Overview
- Leaker Digital Chat Station claims Apple will place the OLED layer between two UTG/UFG sheets to isolate it from the hinge and distribute folding forces.
- The same reports mention a seamless liquid‑metal hinge, with talk of self‑healing glass to bolster durability and reduce wear on the inner screen.
- Analysis warns that adopting a Color Filter on Encapsulation could increase reflectivity and produce sun glare, echoing higher reflectance figures reported for Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- Specs circulating in recent coverage point to a 7.8‑inch inner display and roughly 5.3–5.5‑inch cover screen, with one rumor citing a Samsung panel targeting a 0.15 mm crease.
- Multiple outlets continue to signal a September 2026 unveiling with pricing around $1,999 to $2,500, though Apple has not confirmed any details.