{"id":503758,"date":"2026-01-09T13:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/503758\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:00:19","slug":"rumor-replay-iphone-folds-crease-free-display-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/503758\/","title":{"rendered":"Rumor Replay: iPhone Fold\u2019s crease-free display, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is Rumor Replay<\/a>, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: first look at iPhone Fold\u2019s likely crease-free display technology, future iPhone camera upgrades, and more. Here are this week\u2019s Apple rumors.<\/p>\n

First look at iPhone Fold\u2019s likely crease-free display<\/p>\n

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CES is happening this week, and Samsung may have accidentally shown<\/a> the tech behind the iPhone Fold\u2019s display.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been rumored for a while that Samsung would be the supplier of the iPhone Fold\u2019s \u2018crease-free\u2019 display. The Verge<\/a> reported this week that a version of Samsung\u2019s crease-free OLED technology was briefly revealed at CES alongside a more standard folding display with visible creases.<\/p>\n

My takeaways<\/p>\n

The display shown by Samsung isn\u2019t expected to be the exact form that the iPhone Fold\u2019s display takes. We\u2019re now expecting<\/a> a screen that\u2019s wider than tall when unfolded.<\/p>\n

However, it does offer a compelling example of the underlying technology reportedly being used to achieve the iPhone Fold\u2019s crease-free design. And based on the footage I\u2019ve seen, it looks like a major upgrade from all prior foldables.<\/p>\n

Future iPhone camera upgrades<\/p>\n

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There were a pair of camera-related iPhone rumors this week.<\/p>\n

Morgan Stanley published a research note<\/a> claiming that Apple will use a 200MP camera in the 2028 iPhone. Current iPhone cameras max out at 48MP. Previously we heard that such an upgrade was being tested<\/a>, but this is the first time a target year has been mentioned.<\/p>\n

Leaker Digital Chat Station was less confident in that timeline. He did add<\/a>, however, that Apple is considering multispectral camera technology. My colleague Ben says this \u201chas the potential to improve the accuracy of color identification, most especially in low light conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

My takeaways<\/p>\n

For years, it\u2019s been clear that Apple won\u2019t pursue camera megapixel bumps as a cheap marketing boost. Competitors went to 48MP long before the iPhone did, but when Apple later made the transition, it came with clear benefits. I hope to see something similar if the iPhone gains a 200MP camera, and don\u2019t mind waiting for the current drawbacks with Samsung\u2019s 200MP models to get resolved.<\/p>\n

iPhone 17e launch drawing near<\/p>\n

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Last year, Apple launched the iPhone 16e in late February. It now sounds like a very similar timeframe might be planned for this year\u2019s iPhone 17e.<\/p>\n

Weibo leaker Smart Pikachu posted this week<\/a> that mass production of the iPhone 17e is set to begin shortly after CES. That points to a production kickoff next week or shortly thereafter. And based on typical productions timelines, a launch around late February seems likely.<\/p>\n

My takeaways<\/p>\n

Apple has an unusually large number of products expected to launch early this year. iPhone 17e joins several Macs and iPads that are all rumored<\/a> for the winter months. But there are also new Home products expected around the time Siri\u2019s iOS 26.4 upgrades arrive.<\/p>\n

It makes me wonder if Apple plans to have a proper March event this year to show off all its new products. Or will we instead get several spread out, smaller launches via press releases?<\/p>\n

What are your takeaways from this week\u2019s Apple rumors? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n

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