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Apple’s folding iPhone screen may not be plagued with a crease after use

A new supply chain report claims that Apple has at least significantly improved the crease problem that plagues folding displays, ahead of its expected iPhone Fold release.

Foldable iPhone displaying time 19:32 and date Wednesday, 7 June with a colorful gradient background.
Render of a possible iPhone Fold – Source AppleInsider

While most reports still estimate that Apple will not launch a folding iPhone before 2027, it has recently been claimed that it is close to selecting a supplier for the display. Now ETNews backs up that report of a supplier being chosen imminently, but also says claims that the iPhone fold will have no or little crease.

To date, all folding screens ultimately develop creases. While a new folding phone might not display any crease initially, after repeated opening and closing, a clear crease develops.

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