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Advances in optically clear adhesive (OCA) will be a key factor in achieving a near-invisible crease in Apple's first foldable iPhone expected later this year, according to TrendForce . The supply chain intelligence firm outlined the key technologies in a new report on foldable display innovation, explaining that creases form when layers within the display panel fall out of alignment, concentrating stress at the fold and causing micro-cracks or permanent deformation over time. Ultra-thin glass (UTG) also plays a role in the optimal design. Apple's patents have described a design where the glass is thinner at the fold for flexibility and thicker elsewhere for durability, which is an approach consistent with reports last year that Apple was testing uneven-thickness panels, and more recently that it may use a dual-layer glass structure to spread stress across multiple layers. The single most important factor, TrendForce says, is OCA. Modern formulations go well beyond simple bonding, staying pliable during gradual bending to reduce fatigue while temporarily stiffening under sudden impact to provide structural support. Over time, the adhesive's ability to flow into microscopic irregularities also reduces light scattering and keeps the crease less visible. Hinge and structural engineering still matter too. Samsung Display uses laser drilling in the metal support plate behind the display to balance rigidity and flexibility, a technique analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported last July that Apple's foldable would also use via supplier Fine M-Tec. Samsung briefly showcased a crease-free panel at CES 2026 , though it later clarified this was an R&D concept rather than a production-ready design. Apple has reportedly pursued eliminating the crease "regardless of cost", and leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" reported in February that production orders had been placed with a crease depth under 0.15mm and a crease angle under 2.5 degrees. TrendForce estimates Apple could capture close to 20% of the foldable smartphone market this year, which it says would compress Samsung and Huawei to roughly 30% each. The foldable iPhone is expected to be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. Foxconn began trial production last week , and Samsung Display is reportedly on track to begin mass production of OLED panels for the device in May. Related Roundup: iPhone Fold Tags: Foldable iPhone , TrendForce This article, " Smart Adhesive Is Key to Crease-Free Foldable iPhone Display " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Valve's Steam Link app , which is designed to let you stream games from your main gaming computer to another device, is coming to Apple Vision Pro. The upcoming app for visionOS means users will be able to wirelessly stream games from Steam running on their Mac or PC to their Vision Pro headset, assuming the devices are on the same local network. Prior to its official release, Valve is offering access to a beta of the app via TestFlight . The latest version improves network performance, allows streaming up to 4K resolutions, and allows users to dynamically adjust the curve of the display in panoramic mode. The one limitation worth bearing in mind is that the client is for 2D streaming only and does not support VR content. Whether this will change in the future is unclear. Valve announced its intention to release a native Steam Link app for visionOS earlier this month , but the company has yet to share a general release date. Related Roundup: Apple Vision Pro Tag: Valve Buyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: Apple Vision Pro This article, " Valve's Steam Link App Is Coming to Apple Vision Pro " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to feature a book-style form factor that's relatively uncommon in the foldables market, but Huawei's new Pura X Max appears to share a similar wide aspect ratio. Set to be released in China next week, Huawei's new device actually builds upon a design used by the original, smaller Pura X , which was marketed last year as an extra-wide flip phone. Little is known about the Pura X Max beyond its triple lens rear camera, while Huawei's imagery shows the device being used in both portrait and landscape. Prior to the Pura X Max's unveiling, Apple's rumored device was said to most resemble Oppo's Find N5 . Samsung is also believed to be adopting a similar wide aspect ratio form factor for one of its upcoming foldables. We've heard plenty of rumors about the foldable iPhone's design, but the first alleged dummy models appeared last week . The device will have a 5.5-inch display when closed, making it Apple's smallest current-generation iPhone. When open, it will be around 7.8 inches, which is around half an inch smaller than the iPad mini. Apple is expected to debut its first foldable alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September, with a launch likely to shortly follow the Pro devices' release. Most rumors have suggested that the foldable iPhone will start at around $2,000 and be available in traditional space gray/black and silver/white finishes. One rumor claims that Apple will call it the " iPhone Ultra ," rather than "iPhone Fold," which is the shorthand the media has largely been using. Related Roundup: iPhone Fold Tags: Foldable iPhone , Huawei This article, " New Huawei Foldable Looks a Lot Like Apple's Rumored iPhone Fold " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
It’s believed that Apple has waited many years to launch the first folding iPhone in large part because the company wasn’t happy with the very visible crease in early competitor models. We’re expecting that foldable iPhone to be launched later this year, likely branded as the iPhone Ultra . The crease problem was reportedly solved last year , but a new report suggests that multiple innovations have been required in order to make the crease near invisible – and that a hi-tech glue is one of the key elements … more…
