Abishek D Praphullalumar
Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone is slowly taking shape, and fresh details suggest the company is going all out on durability. According to a reliable Weibo tipster, Apple plans to use a liquid metal hinge in the foldable iPhone, which is reportedly 2.5 times stronger than titanium. This new hinge design aims to improve strength, flexibility, and the device’s long-term durability.
Liquid metal, also known as amorphous alloy or metallic glass, offers superior resistance to bending, deformation, and pressure. These qualities make it an ideal material for a foldable device hinge, ensuring the phone’s structure remains intact after thousands of folds. This also reduces the risk of mechanical failure and improves the phone’s overall longevity.
Beyond the hinge, Apple is reportedly collaborating with hardware suppliers to improve the flexible OLED display technology, focusing on reducing or eliminating the display crease—a common flaw in current foldable devices. If successful, Apple’s foldable iPhone may redefine industry standards for foldable phone durability.
