iPhone Fold achieves ‘a visually crease-free state’, according to leaker — but fears over the hinge could lead to delays
Publish Date: 2026-05-19 05:04:00
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This September, tech fans are eagerly awaiting Apple’s debut of the foldable iPhone (possibly dubbed the iPhone Ultra). But several rumors have claimed that the highly anticipated new product may not arrive alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro after all.
This past weekend, regular tipster Instant Digital doubled down on the assertion that Apple may delay the launch of the iPhone Ultra.
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The good news
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Per one of Instant Digital’s weekend posts, Apple has successfully solved the problem of screen creases on a foldable display. Apple has “achieved a visually crease-free state” with “long-term stability,” they claimed.
That seems to match previous reports that Apple had solved the issue. Previously, Instant Digital suggested that the iPhone Fold would be “truly highly modular” and repairable, including the display.
More detailed rumors have claimed that Apple is using a special layered glass and glue to get around the crease. It also utilizes a new liquid metal hinge.
The bad news
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That liquid metal hinge, however, may be a problem, and according to Instant Digital’s other post, may cause an indefinite delay to the release of the iPhone Fold.
“The core bottleneck now is the hinge; its reliability after frequent opening and closing consistently fails to meet Apple’s quality control standards,” they wrote (translated).
They go on to note that the mechanical wear issue could cause the delayed release.
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