In recent years, the smartphone world has entered a new era and foldable models have rapidly gained popularity. These devices, which offer users both a large screen experience and the advantage of having a compact design, are becoming more and more widespread.

While many technology giants such as Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi and Oppo are keeping up with this trend and launching foldable phones, Apple has not yet taken a step in this field. However, according to the allegations that have emerged in recent months, it is working. A new rumour has been put forward about this.

Apple will determine the screen manufacturer for foldable iPhone

According to industry sources, Apple is approaching a critical stage for the foldable iPhone. So much so that it is stated that the company has entered the process of determining the screen supplier and several manufacturers will offer options to Apple. The technology giant is preparing to choose the most suitable screen manufacturer by evaluating the alternatives offered.

It is stated that Apple’s selection process primarily focuses on screen durability and the prevention of marks that may occur during folding. In addition, factors such as the thickness, size and tilt radius of the screen are among the company’s evaluation criteria.

According to industry sources, Apple plans to determine the screen supplier for the foldable iPhone between February and April. On the other hand, it is also claimed that the company is not only working on a single model, but also developing multiple foldable devices. In this direction, Apple is said to be focusing on designs similar to Samsung’s Flip and Fold series and evaluating different form factors.

It is a fact that South Korea-based Samsung is the leader in the foldable smartphone market. So much so that reports shared by technology market research companies also show this. Accordingly, it would not be wrong to say that Apple is late in this market. The US company is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone model between 2025 and 2027.