Apple Inc. has long watched from the sidelines as Samsung, Huawei, and other rivals shipped folding smartphones to eager consumers. Now, according to multiple reports from supply chain analysts and display industry insiders, the Cupertino company is preparing to enter the foldable market with a device that could make Samsung’s best efforts look primitive — starting with the crease. The hinge crease on Apple’s forthcoming foldable iPhone is expected to measure roughly one-quarter the depth of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7, according to display analyst Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). Young, who has a strong track record on Apple display predictions, shared the claim on social media, and it was subsequently reported by AppleInsider . If accurate, the specification would represent a dramatic engineering achievement and a clear signal that Apple intends to set a new standard for foldable device quality.…