{"id":223229,"date":"2026-01-08T13:09:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/223229\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:09:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:09:06","slug":"ces-2026-samsungs-creaseless-oled-screen-may-unlock-foldable-iphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/223229\/","title":{"rendered":"CES 2026: Samsung’s creaseless OLED screen may unlock foldable iPhones"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the floor opens for CES 2026<\/a>‘s first official day, rumors are buzzing that Apple<\/a> could be on the brink of bringing foldable devices to its iPhone lineup.<\/p>\n

The buzz comes from glimpses at Samsung Display’s new OLED foldable screen prototype<\/a>, which appears to seamlessly flatten into a large tablet-like screen with imperceptible folds. Outlets in attendance, including The Verge<\/a>, reported seeing the “Advanced Crease-less OLED panel” side-by-side with the existing Z Fold 7 \u2014 It was reportedly a noticeable upgrade. <\/p>\n

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The prototype is speculated to anchor<\/a> Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Wide Fold, and because Samsung Display is an Apple hardware partner, the panel may also be the foundation for it’s coveted creaseless screen, a pursuit that has previously delayed the tech giant from debuting a modular device. Apple is expected to release such a device later this year. <\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Mashable reporters, who are on the ground pinpointing the conferences’ buzziest tech items, got a chance to test Samsung’s latest entry into the foldable market: the Galaxy Z TriFold<\/a>, announced just last month. Samsung is joined by companies like Motorola, which is expected to debut its own book-style foldable device, rumored to be the AI-powered Motorola Razr Fold<\/a>. <\/p>\n

But the crease-free life isn’t reality, yet. “The foldable panel showcased at the booth was an R&D concept, with no fixed timeline or plan for commercialization,” Omnicom PR spokesperson Rosie Kim told The Verge. Following initial reports, the OLED prototype was removed from Samsung’s booth. <\/p>\n

Follow along with Mashable’s live CES 2026 coverage<\/a> for by-the-minute updates and glimpses inside the showcase. <\/p>\n