Hinge assembly is led by Amphenol and Taiwan’s Shin Zu Shing. Chinese firms fill secondary positions: Eontec supplies Liquidmetal hinge…
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Apple’s iPhone Ultra foldable impresses early testers with pocket-friendly design and durable hinge ahead of September debut
Apple’s long-awaited first foldable iPhone, internally known as the iPhone Ultra, is drawing strong early praise for its form factor, hinge…
Unfold the Future: Everything we know about Apple’s first folding iPhone
Apple is poised to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first folding iPhone, widely rumored to be branded as the iPhone Ultra…
Apple’s foldable iPhone on track for September 2026 launch, supply chain insiders confirm
Rumors of delays for Apple’s long-awaited first foldable iPhone have been circulating in early July 2026, fueled by the device’s complex…
Apple’s foldable iPhone ‘Ultra’ said to feature advanced Liquidmetal hinge
Chinese supply chain leaker Fixed Focus Digital has provided the latest update on Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Liquidmetal is said…
Apple exploring improved titanium to replace aluminum in future iPhones, says leaker
Apple appears poised to potentially swing back to titanium frames for its flagship iPhones after switching to aluminum in the iPhone 17 Pro…
Liquidmetal could be Apple’s secret weapon for the foldable iPhone
Apple appears ready to unleash Liquidmetal in one of the most demanding roles imaginable: the hinge of its first foldable iPhone…
New CAD renders show Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone design
Leaked CAD renders purporting to show Apple’s first foldable iPhone, often referred to as the “iPhone Fold,” have surfaced online, providing…
Apple stockpiles components for ‘iPhone Fold’
Apple is stockpiling components for its first foldable iPhone ahead of a planned launch next year. The device, tentatively dubbed…
Apple’s foldable iPhone faces potential delay – analyst
Apple’s inaugural foldable iPhone may not arrive until 2027. The delay stems from Apple needing additional time to finalize critical design…
Apple’s foldable iPhone rumored to feature Liquidmetal hinge for unmatched durability
Apple is set to incorporate Liquidmetal, a high-strength amorphous alloy, into the hinge assembly of its first foldable iPhone, aiming to…
Apple’s first foldable iPhone may be priced under $2,000 – UBS
Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026, with UBS estimating a starting price as low as $1,800…
Liquidmetal establishes new manufacturing facility in Hangzhou, China
Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. on Thursday announced that, on July 4, 2025, Liquidmetal Asia Holdings Limited (“Liquidmetal Asia”)…
Apple’s foldable iPhone to offer two big advantages over rivals
In 2026, Apple is set to revolutionize its fall product launch with the debut of its first foldable iPhone, a highly anticipated addition to…
‘iPhone 17 Air’ is shockingly thin vs. iPhone 16 Pro in new video
Online leaks of “iPhone 17 Air” cases, dummy units, and cased dummy units have surfaced, with some so realistic they could pass…
Apple’s foldable iPhone said to sport ‘liquid metal’ hinge 2.5x harder than titanium
Apple has opted for metallic glass, also known as amorphous metal, in the hinge design of the iPhone Fold. Noted industry analyst…
Apple’s foldable iPhone to feature Liquidmetal hinges – Ming-Chi Kuo
In January 2022, Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc., the foremost supplier of applications for zirconium-based bulk metallic glasses…
Apple granted 76 U.S. patents covering ‘Liquid Metal’ for device components, spatial audio, and more
This week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 76 Apple patents including a “Liquid Metal” patent and…
Apple said to be prepping foldable iPad for release as soon as next year
Apple is working with suppliers to develop a foldable iPad with “small-scale production” that could begin as early as the end of 2024…
Expect Apple to reveal a seriously extreme Apple Watch next week
Apple will bring a redesigned Apple Watch to market with new high-end “extreme” model featuring a ruggedized metal case made of…
Apple Watch set to go ‘Pro’ with ruggedized case made of ‘premium, non-aluminum metal material’
The next generation of Apple Watch (Series 8) is set to go “Pro” with ruggedized case made of “premium, non-aluminum metal material” which…
Apple plans larger extreme sports Apple Watch with rugged metal case, larger display
Is Apple finally planning on using Liquidmetal in a product’s casing? The company reportedly plans its largest smartwatch display to date…
JPMorgan: Apple ‘iPhone 14 Pro’ expected to sport titanium casing
According to a note to clients from JPMorgan Chase, Apple will launch the “iPhone 14” with the casing of the “iPhone 14 Pro” to be titanium …
Apple Watch patent applications cover use of Liquidmetal and polymers
The first patent application covers Apple considering the use of Liquidmetal (amorphous glass) for a higher-end case material and a variety of polymers…
Apple refreshes MacBook Pro with updated butterfly keyboard (using Liquidmetal?)
In the second update to the current crop of MacBook Pros since they were released in July 2018…
Corning’s bendable Gorilla Glass glass could shape the foldable phones of the future
Corning’s glass has been shielding gadgets for longer than any of us have been alive…
Bendgate 2: Apple’s new, ultra-thin iPad Pro models may be prone to bending
Apple’s new 11 and 12.9-inch models are its thinnest yet, measuring in at just 5.9mm…
Don’t expect a folding iPhone anytime soon
At long last, the first folding phone from Samsung is nearly a reality….
Can foldable phones help Samsung copy Apple?
The question for smartphone makers other than Apple is…
Apple granted a second patent for a folding iPhone with flexible hinge
Apple was granted a patent covering a folding iPhone back in November 2016
Apple’s next laptops could be more iPhone than Mac
The benefits are clear…
Liquidmetal? Apple supplier experimenting with metal case for 6.1-inch LCD iPhone for 2018
Apple is likely to release another new iPhone with a liquid crystal display next year…
Apple’s future iPhones, MacBooks could have mirror finishes or be polished with diamonds
Apple has patented some super-strong, translucent finishes for housing electronic devices…
Is Apple getting their innovation groove back?
Apple reportedly has begun testing a premium iPhone with a revamped display and body…
Apple patent describes Liquidmetal housing for electronic devices
Electronic devices are provided with a protective housing having one or more housing components…
Apple new iPhone to use forging process for metal frame
Apple’s next-generation iPhone is expected to adopt a stainless steel forging process…
Apple has to start addressing these problems in 2017
Apple had some real problems in 2016 and, if the company wants to stay at the peak of relevancy…
Apple’s skyrocketing R&D investments explained
Even though a good chunk of that now quite large research-and-development budget is probably being spent in
What does Apple get for $10 billion of R&D?
Apple seems to have some big things cooking up…
Analysts: Apple’s innovation will pay off… eventually
Despite a third straight quarter of lower year-over-year sales, Apple is looking ahead to some…
Praying for a new four-inch iPhone in 2017
I’m a big supporter of the four-inch iPhone SE: It’s lightweight…
Evidence suggests Apple to use breakthrough Liquidmetal somewhere soon
There’s more evidence suggesting Apple is getting close to using Liquidmetal…
