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170 Apple Hoping to Outdo Rivals With Tougher Display for Foldable iPhone

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors 1 place · 02/05/2026 07:34 EDT

Apple is reportedly evaluating a tougher display film technology for its first foldable iPhone as it tests materials that could differentiate the durability and feel of the screen from rival devices.


According to a new supply chain report from The Elec, Apple is evaluating transparent polyimide film as a protective layer that would sit on top of the ultra-thin glass used in the foldable display. The report says the company is currently testing two options for this outer film: polyethylene terephthalate

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