Insider: Apple to use liquid metal for folding iPhone hinge: 2.5 times stronger than titanium

Apple continues to work on a foldable iPhone, and new rumours are once again drawing attention to this gadget. The latest news concerns the hinge, which, according to reliable sources, will be made of liquid metal.

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This "amorphous alloy" or "metallic glass" is supposed to be 2.5 times stronger than a titanium structure.

This is not the first time liquid metal has been mentioned in the context of a foldable iPhone. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously stated that Apple is likely to use this material to create the hinge of the future foldable iPhone.

Liquid metal's properties, such as resistance to bending, deformation and pressure, offer significant advantages. This will increase the durability of both the hinge and the device itself, protecting it from damage due to frequent folding.

In addition, this hinge design can help reduce or eliminate visible creasing on the screen, which is an important aspect for foldable smartphones. Flexible OLED technology is also improving, and Apple is working with component suppliers to address this shortcoming.

Liquid metal will add the necessary support for a flexible display, preventing it from being damaged by finger pressure or bending.

Apple announced that its annual developer conference WWDC 2025 will take place from 9 to 13 June. As usual, the event will include online sessions for developers, as well as a keynote address on 9 June at Apple Park.

Source: Setsuna Digital