Overview
- Reports aggregated from a Korean Naver account known as Yeux1122 claim Apple is targeting a liquid‑metal hinge paired with a lighter, stronger titanium chassis for its first foldable iPhone.
- MacRumors notes Apple has held an exclusive Liquidmetal Technologies license since 2010, and patents have repeatedly explored amorphous‑metal hinges for durability and fatigue resistance.
- Liquid metal has historically appeared only in small Apple parts due to scaling challenges, so using it in a hinge would require production advances that are not yet confirmed.
- The device is rumored as a wide, book‑style foldable with roughly a 7.7–7.8 inch inner panel and a 5.3–5.5 inch cover display, with a crease‑reduction approach cited but not verified.
- Wccftech relays additional unverified details including an H2 2026 launch window, A20‑class silicon with Apple’s C2 modem, Touch ID, premium pricing near $2,400, and limited first‑year shipments.