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iPhone fold report resurrects decade-old liquid metal component rumor
A rumor from long ago may finally come true, with liquid metal hinges and bearings predicted to be used in the iPhone Fold.Renders of a possible iPhone foldFoldable screens currently display a very visible crease after they have been used for a time, but it's previously been claimed that Apple has at least reduced this. Now Ming-Chi Kuo is backing that up with a report, seemingly based on his supply chain contacts, about one way Apple is achieving this."[In] order to improve the durability, screen flatness and crease-free screen of the foldable iPhone," writes Kuo on Twitter, "Apple will use liquid metal materials for key component bearings (hinge) and process them through die casting." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A rumor from long ago may finally come true, with liquid metal hinges and bearings predicted to be used in the iPhone Fold.
Renders of a possible iPhone fold
Foldable screens currently display a very visible crease after they have been used for a time, but it's previously been claimed that Apple has at least reduced this. Now Ming-Chi Kuo is backing that up with a report, seemingly based on his supply chain contacts, about one way Apple is achieving this.
"[In] order to improve the durability, screen flatness and crease-free screen of the foldable iPhone," writes Kuo on Twitter, "Apple will use liquid metal materials for key component bearings (hinge) and process them through die casting."
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Renders of a possible iPhone fold
Foldable screens currently display a very visible crease after they have been used for a time, but it's previously been claimed that Apple has at least reduced this. Now Ming-Chi Kuo is backing that up with a report, seemingly based on his supply chain contacts, about one way Apple is achieving this.
"[In] order to improve the durability, screen flatness and crease-free screen of the foldable iPhone," writes Kuo on Twitter, "Apple will use liquid metal materials for key component bearings (hinge) and process them through die casting."
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
