*Image credit Technizo Concept With the foldable iPhone very likely releasing next year alongside the iPhone 18, it’s time for Apple to start finalizing some key hardware decisions for its newest product. And, according to a new leak by a reliable source with ties to the supply chain, the company apparently already has. Foldable iPhone hardware suppliers finalized According to the leak (translated source), some hardware suppliers have already been finalized. It should come as no surprise that Samsung will be supplying the displays for the foldable iPhone. Interestingly, Samsung will be providing Apple with the screens exclusively, and neither LG nor BOE will play a part here. Assembly will also, unsurprisingly, be handled by Foxconn. Whether the complexity of the foldable iPhone means it will still be assembled in China, or if Apple really is moving over completely to India, remains to be seen. Are you surprised at Samsung’s exclusive contract for the foldable iPhone? Yes, I at least expected some contribution from LG No, Apple wants to ensure the foldable iPhone is the best Yes, I at least expected some contribution from LG 0% No, Apple wants to ensure the foldable iPhone is the best 0% Undecided factors may mean bad news The entire reason that Apple took this long to enter the foldable smartphone market, is because it wanted to make a foldable iPhone with a completely invisible display crease. Multiple sources indicate that the hinge being developed for the phone is the most advanced in the industry, but that’s the problem: it’s still being developed. A supplier for the battery for the foldable iPhone has also not been selected just yet. However, that likely doesn’t mean much, and Apple will probably be able to fit in a decent battery before launch next year. Can anything live up to this much hype? With the foldable iPhone, the last major phone manufacturer will have entered the market, opening up an entirely new product category for its user base. But with this much hype and anticipation awaiting the foldable iPhone, can it ever hope to live up to everyone’s expectations? If I had to guess, I’d say yes and no. The foldable iPhone is very likely going to sell like crazy, just like the iPhone 17 Pro did after shaking things up following years of monotony. However, I also think that the phone will be subject to a lot of scrutiny online, just as with the iPhone 17. Overall, though, I think it’s about time Apple dipped its toes into this segment, completely invisible crease or not. Follow us on Google News.
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Key foldable iPhone hardware reportedly finalized by Apple
