News Summary

• Apple is believed to be using a number of different approaches in order to minimize the visibility of the crease.
• TrendForce suggests that the single most important factor is a sophisticated form of glue.
• It remains sufficiently liquid to fill in microscopic irregularities that would otherwise take the form of visible creases.
• The company believes that Apple will capture around 20% of the market share of foldable smartphones this year.
• We’re expecting that foldable iPhone to be launched later this year, likely branded as the iPhone Ultra.