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Liquid metal hinge in iPhone Fold rumored to be twice as strong as titanium

Revived rumors of Apple using liquid metal for the iPhone Fold’s hinge have been assisted by a leaker claiming that it will be more than twice as strong as a titanium-alloy version.

A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like – Image Credit: AppleInsider

On March 21, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecast that the iPhone Fold would employ liquid metal hinges for a crease-free screen. Less than a week later, a leaker’s post adds fuel to the rumored usage of the material.

In a Thursday post to Weibo, serial leaker Setsuna Digital, also known as Instant Digital, offers more information about the potential use of liquid metal. Used in the hinge, it is described as an “amorphous alloy” or “metallic glass.”

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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