Taiwanese newspaper DigiTimes reported that Apple has signed a deal with Samsung Display to acquire its foldable screens, after widespread rumors that the American company wants to develop products with foldable screens.
A Taiwanese newspaper confirmed in a report that the two companies signed a contract with Samsung to supply foldable screens to Apple. However, the report did not mention any details about the upcoming device, but it will likely be a device based on the iPhone or iPad. In addition to other previous reports.
Neither Samsung nor Apple officially commented on the alleged deal, and Apple did not officially announce its plans to launch a foldable screen device.
Samsung Display has been developing its own foldable displays for years, so it's important for the company to see its efforts succeed. Although the company makes a number of foldable devices that are popular with consumers, it is looking to make further progress through a major partnership with Apple.
Samsung's foldable screens are considered the most advanced, and the South Korean company dominates sales of foldable mobile devices with a market share of more than 66% in 2023.
Apple's first foldable iPhone is rumored to be released in 2026 and will go on sale later this year. The company is also likely to develop a foldable iPad or MacBook, which is expected to be launched in 2026 or 2027.