iPhone Ultra delayed until 2027? Apple is reportedly struggling to solve a major hinge problem — but the phone's 'visually creaseless' display sounds promising
- A leaker claims that Apple is having issues with the long-term durability of the iPhone Ultra's hinge
- As a result, the phone could be delayed
- However, the company has apparently completely solved the issue of a visible crease
Apple’s long-awaited foldable iPhone (which could be called the iPhone Ultra) has been widely tipped to finally launch this year, but now that’s not looking so certain after all, as a leaker claims the company has run into issues.
According to Momentary Digital posting on Weibo (via NotebookCheck), the iPhone Ultra could be “indefinitely delayed” due to hinge reliability issues, with it apparently failing to meet Apple’s quality control standards.
Specifically, it sounds like the phone doesn’t hold up to long-term use, with its hinge experiencing too much wear after being opened and closed a lot. It’s not clear whether Apple is struggling with this particular component more than other...
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