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Foldable iPhone Ultra: Final certification and liquid metal hinge

Apple's first foldable smartphone, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, is undergoing final carrier certifications. Expected before the end of the year, it will reportedly feature a unique and ultra-resistant liquid metal hinge.
The Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital continues to release information about the iPhone Ultra, Apple's first foldable model, which will be released before the end of the year. They claim that prototypes of the device have been shipped to mobile operators in the regions where it will be deployed, to ensure its compatibility with local networks. This is a crucial step that all new devices go through to be certified before being sold. An exclusive "liquid metal" hinge for the foldable iPhone Ultra. Furthermore, it has been revealed that the device's hinge, a key element for its proper functioning, does indeed use the famous "liquid metal" already mentioned in previous rumors. This material, in Apple's possession since 2010, has already been used for small components like the SIM card ejector, but this is the first time it has been used for a more complex component. A technical feat. Properties and advantages of Apple's amorphous alloy: This amorphous alloy, made of liquid metal, is characterized by its high strength despite its light weight, as well as improved resistance to wear and corrosion, but it is difficult to use on large parts.