Streaming apps meet the foldable at the browse screen, not the video frame

Apple and Samsung’s foldable rivalry is pushing streaming apps to rethink discovery and playback, challenging Korean OTT services to adapt to new screen formats.

Jung Han September 11, 2026 16 min read분 읽기

Streaming apps meet the foldable at the browse screen, not the video frame

The iPhone Duo's 7.6-inch inner display runs at 1.42:1, leaving about 20% of the screen empty under a 16:9 video. Netflix rebuilt Billboard, Clips and the playback controls instead.

The iPhone Duo unfolded. The inner display measures 7.6 inches at an aspect ratio of 1.42:1. Photo: Apple

Streaming apps meet the foldable at the browse screen, not the video frame

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