Apple’s newly unveiled MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display marks a significant milestone in the evolution of MacBook display technology and user experience, becoming the first model in the lineup to feature a tandem OLED touchscreen.
Less than a week after Apple opened preorders for its first foldable smartphone—the iPhone Duo—its official website was already showing delivery dates extending into January 2027 for some orders.
TrendForce’s latest display panel industry research reveals that surging AI demand is crowding out upstream material capacity for the panel industry, which is expected to drive total TV panel costs up 4–7% QoQ in 4Q26. Additionally, downstream customers are facing mounting cost pressure, while peak-season inventory build-up largely concluded in the third quarter. As a result, TV panel demand by unit is projected to decline 4% QoQ in 4Q26.
Apple has officially launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. Featuring a book-style inward-folding design, the device comes with a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch cover display. TrendForce estimates that iPhone Duo shipments will reach approximately 5 million units in 2026, giving Apple a 24.8% share of the foldable smartphone market and making it the second-largest brand behind Samsung.
TrendForce’s latest display industry research reports that memory supply shortages and rising prices continue to intensify cost pressures across the smartphone supply chain, affecting smartphone brands’ shipment plans for 2026. However, sustained demand from the secondary and repair markets is supporting stronger-than-expected smartphone panel demand.
