Apple’s Foldable iPhone Faces Hinge Reliability Roadblock
Trial production of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, reportedly dubbed the iPhone Ultra, has slowed due to hinge reliability issues under repeated opening/closing. Leakers say Apple plans to use Liquid Metal hinge components and is pushing crease-management tech to keep the display crease-free long term. Production is reportedly one to two months behind schedule, with mass production expected to begin in July 2026 and a fall launch at the September event still on track, though customer availability could slip into December.