{"id":249252,"date":"2026-05-19T06:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/how-apple-solved-the-iphone-fold-crease-problem\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T06:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:50:08","slug":"how-apple-solved-the-iphone-fold-crease-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/how-apple-solved-the-iphone-fold-crease-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"How Apple Solved The iPhone Fold Crease Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Apple Solved The iPhone Fold Crease Problem<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.ubergizmo.com\/2026\/05\/iphone-fold-eliminate-the-crease\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-19 06:43:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.ubergizmo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Apple<\/strong> has long delayed entering the foldable smartphone market, with rumors dating back to 2015 suggesting the company\u2019s hesitancy was primarily due to the prominent screen creases<\/strong> seen on competing devices. However, a recent TrendForce report indicates that Apple may have solved this engineering hurdle using a combination of variable-thickness glass and a specialized, high-tech adhesive<\/span>.<\/p>\n

iPhone Fold (mockup)<\/p>\n

According to the report, Apple has patented an ultra-thin glass (UTG) design with variable thickness<\/strong>. The glass is chemically strengthened and designed to be locally thinned at the bending axis to enhance flexibility, while the non-folding regions remain thicker to maintain impact resistance.<\/p>\n

To fully eliminate the visible line, Apple is reportedly utilizing an optically clear adhesive (OCA)<\/strong>. While screen creases are typically caused by fatigue stress and glass deformation from repeated folding, the OCA helps distribute this physical stress. Additionally, the adhesive has micro-flow characteristics, allowing it to act as a liquid that fills microscopic irregularities formed over long-term use. This minimizes light scattering and significantly reduces the visibility of the crease.<\/p>\n

The upcoming device, which may be named the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra<\/strong>, is rumored to feature a 7.8-inch main display supplied by Samsung Display. Apple engineers reportedly rejected multiple display samples from Samsung before approving the current solution. The screen will feature a unique 4:3 aspect ratio, offering an iPad-like tablet experience. Previous speculation suggested the seamless display would rely on a liquid metal hinge and a specialized glass support structure.<\/p>\n

The foldable device is expected to debut in late 2026, with potential launch windows pointing toward Apple\u2019s usual September event alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, or a separate December release. Positioned to compete with premium foldables, pricing is projected to start around…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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