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What is Liquidmetal, and why has Apple been interested in it for a decade?

The iPhone Fold is likely to be Apple’s first large-scale use of Liquidmetal. Here’s what you need to know about the mysterious material and Apple’s probable plans for it.

Close-up of a folded, burgundy-colored device with two camera lenses and a flash, placed against a pale yellow grid background.
A render of the iPhone Fold, and its hinge – Image Credit: AppleInsider

The iPhone Fold is the subject of frequent speculation, with claims about its design evolving over time. However, some of the more recent rumors about the hardware include a reference to a material known as Liquidmetal.

While everyone is familiar with mercury being a metal that is a liquid at room temperature, the Liquidmetal material is something completely different.

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