In a new Weibo post, the leaker known as “Instant Digital “ says Apple is planning to use “liquid metal” or titanium rather than aluminum in future iPhones.
According to the LiqudMetal Tech web site, its alloys are a” revolutionary class of materials that redefines performance and cost paradigms.” The superior properties of Liquidmetal alloys are made possible by revolutionary scientific and technological innovations, the company says.
The allows have an “amorphous” atomic structure, which is unprecedented for structural metals. Also, they include a multi-component chemical composition, which can be optimized for various properties and processes. Finally, they lend themselves to process technology similar to that possessed by plastics.
Here’s a translated version of the Instant Digital post: Inside Apple, they know better than anyone that the aluminum alloy used in the iPhone 17 Pro is a compromise; once they’ve identified a material that strikes the right balance between weight and thermal performance, they’ll switch to it.
There are currently two.
1. Liquid metal. However, it is very difficult to realize large-scale mass production of Apple level. However, as long as the iPhone folding screen is used, the process will run through, then the cost will come down, and finally the digital Pro series will have a chance to adopt.
2. Titanium. Just a moment ago, I was telling you all that Apple has always taken great pride in using titanium in its phones; the decision to stick with aluminum on the iPhone 17 Pro was purely a reluctant compromise. This is true, which is why Apple has yet to abandon titanium. It appears to be developing an improved version aimed at addressing the poor thermal conductivity of the original titanium alloy, while further reducing the weight without increasing the volume. I’m not entirely sure yet, but once the new formula is finalized, I believe Apple will return to using titanium.
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