Apple plans to use the liquid metal in a folding iPhone joint. About this x (twitter) announced Famous Ming-Chi Kuo from the inside.
According to the source, the technological giant aims to increase the reliability and durability of the folding screen, as well as to obtain the ideal plane without folds. Therefore, the basic structure of the structure – hinge – pressure with pressure and so -called “liquid metal” will be made. According to the expert, the Chinese company Dongguan Eontec Technology, which will be the main beneficial of this decision, will be an exclusive supplier of the material.
Apple has long been using liquid metal in small details, for example, as a SIM card removal tool. However, the folding iPhone will be the first device of the company where this material will be used in large amounts.
According to the current data, at the end of 2024, Dongguan Eontec technology has already made more than 10 million axial components (the main part of the hinged hinged). What was created for Apple was not specified.
According to Kuo, the cost of liquid metal for a folded iPhone joint will be 70 to 100 yuan. The first generation folding iPhone can bring 1.5-2 billion yuan the Dongguan Eontec technology revenue, which is equivalent to 100-200%of the growth of company revenue.
Previously OutputThe fine and folded iPhone floor will be released in 2026.
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Source: Gazeta
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