Apple secures ultra-thin glass supply for its first foldable screen device launching next year

OSTN Staff

Apple is going to launch its first device with a folding screen in the second half of next year, according to a new supply-chain report. Ahead of that, the company has now tapped Chinese maker Lens Technology to manufacture the ultra-thin glass (UTG) that will be placed on top of the folding panel.

Lens Technology is expected to secure approximately 70% of Apple’s UTG orders, with Corning likely supplying the raw materials, today’s report goes on to claim. Lens Technology was chosen by Apple thanks to its advantages in mass production capabilities and financial resources for UTG…