TL;DRApple could grab nearly 20% of the foldable market in year one, according to TrendForce.The company is said to be using Optically Clear Adhesive (OCA) to evenly distribute stress, potentially making the crease almost invisible.Android rivals aren’t standing still, with the OPPO Find N6 and Samsung prototypes already aiming for crease-free screens.Apple hasn’t even launched a foldable iPhone yet, but it’s already being tipped to shake up a market that Android brands, especially Samsung, spent years building.New projections from TrendForce suggest Apple could capture nearly 20% of the global foldable smartphone market in its first year. This is significant for a category that remains niche but highly competitive, and it puts immediate pressure on established brands like Samsung and others who have been working on foldables for years.