Overview
- South Korean Naver leaker yeux1122, citing a materials-company source, claims Apple will use a liquid metal hinge and a revised titanium alloy for its first foldable iPhone.
- Liquid metal, an amorphous alloy, is valued for high strength and fatigue resistance under repeated motion, qualities seen as well-suited to a foldable hinge.
- Apple has held exclusive consumer-electronics licensing for Liquidmetal Technologies IP since 2010 but has only deployed the material in small parts due to scaling challenges.
- Outlets report the materials choice aims to cut weight and durability risks while reducing display creasing, though mass-production feasibility remains unclear.
- The device is rumored for a fall 2026 debut with a book-style design and specs circulating such as a ~7.8-inch inner screen, ~5.5-inch cover display, A20 chip, Apple’s C2 modem, dual rear cameras, and side Touch ID.