Trendforce says hi-tech glue could be key to an invisible crease in the iPhone Ultra

Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra foldable device will leverage advanced optically clear adhesive (OCA) technology with viscoelastic properties as a critical innovation to achieve an nearly invisible display crease—a quality differentiator that delayed Apple's market entry into foldables. This represents a significant materials science breakthrough with implications for supply chain complexity, manufacturing precision requirements, and potential competitive advantages in the premium smartphone segment where Apple is projected to capture 20% of the foldable market share. IT organizations should prepare for increased technical complexity in managing Apple device deployments and support ecosystems as foldable technology becomes mainstream in enterprise mobility strategies.

9to5MacApril 13, 20262 min read

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…