Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' Rumored to Have Liquid Metal Hinge and Titanium Body
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, colloquially dubbed the iPhone Fold but rumored to be officially called the iPhone Ultra, will feature a liquid metal hinge and a titanium frame, according to Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital. Apple has sent prototype units to carriers in different regions, which could mean that the project has reached a late testing phase and could reach the market around late 2026 or early 2027. In a Weibo post spotted by MacRumors, the leaker claims that Apple plans to use a bulk metallic glass alloy (commonly known as liquid metal) in the hinge, which can help boost durability and reduce long-term wear.
Liquid metal alloys have a non-crystalline atomic structure, which gives them higher elasticity and strength than conventional metals. In practice, this design choice may help the hinge stay tight and smooth after thousands of folds and could help reduce the crease that often appears...
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