Japan parts makers eye place in US smartphone giant’s broad supply chain
Foldable smartphones like Apple’s new iPhone Duo require components that can withstand repeated bending. (Photo by Kohei Yamada)
RION KATSUMI
September 11, 2026 05:06 JST
TOKYO — Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphone market may offer more opportunities for Japanese suppliers that have worked since the feature phone era to make their materials and parts more compact and lightweight.