# Apple reportedly working on materials to eliminate unsightly screen crease.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Cult of Mac*

## Key points

- Apple's foldable iPhone will use variable-thickness ultra-thin glass for improved bendability and durability.
- A new optically clear adhesive with viscoelastic properties will reduce crease formation and self-repair over time.
- Apple's approach shifts crease reduction from mechanical hinge design to advanced materials engineering.
- TrendForce predicts Apple could capture nearly 20% of the foldable market in its first year.

**Companies:** Apple, Samsung Electronics, OPPO
**Countries:** United States, South Korea, China

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