We recently reported on a patent that suggests Apple may be aggressively working on its new foldable device, reportedly a foldable iPhone. The report suggested a new hinge design for the foldable iPhone, and the phone will sport a clamshell design, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series.

Now, according to the latest report of DigiTimes Asia, Samsung Display, the display arm of Samsung Electronics, has reportedly struck a deal with Apple for foldable devices, reportedly a foldable iPhone. Rumors have already indicated that Apple may debut its first foldable iPhone, possibly in late 2026.

DigiTimes Asia claims that the input about inking a deal with Samsung Display for its foldable devices comes from the supply chain, citing industry experts. More details have yet to be revealed, but if the reports are true, we may soon see the first foldable Apple device, most likely an iPhone. Earlier, it was report Apple is also discussing a display deal with LG Display.

The other side of the story could be that Apple signed a foldable display deal with Samsung for a device that, according to Report, could be a 20.3-inch foldable device. A 20.3-inch device can’t be an iPhone, obviously. It could be a new MacBook that folds or a whole new segment of device.

Besides, the previously leaked patent of the foldable device indicates that the folding mechanism can be applied to a wide range of devices, including phones, tablets, laptops and other mobile devices.

were also Some reports claim Apple is working on not one, but two foldable devices, citing a source with direct knowledge of the situation. It hypothesis Apple transferred some of its resources from Vision Pro’s headphone division to help develop the foldable device.

Let us know your thoughts on whether you’d like to see a foldable iPhone rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series, or if you’d rather Apple unveil a completely different foldable device.