Apple Still Developing Liquid Metal for Future iPhone Pro Frames
Apple is exploring the use of liquid metal for future iPhone Pro frames as it seeks alternatives to aluminum and titanium. The company has faced challenges with overheating in its recent models and is considering materials that offer better thermal conductivity. Liquid metal, which has been in development for over 15 years, may play a key role in Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone.
- ▪Apple is looking to switch away from aluminum for future iPhones.
- ▪The company has introduced titanium but faced overheating complaints.
- ▪Liquid metal is being explored to improve thermal conductivity and address issues with foldable devices.
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Apple Still Developing Liquid Metal for Future iPhone Pro FramesTuesday May 19, 2026 4:13 am PDT by Tim HardwickApple allegedly wants to switch away from aluminum for future iPhones, with two materials being considered for their greater balance between weight and heat dissipation. Apple introduced titanium to the iPhone with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max back in 2023, with the change even becoming the device's defining tagline. The iPhone 16 Pro models also showcased the material, but while the devices were said to be more durable, they also suffered from complaints about overheating. That's when Apple switched to aluminum for the current iPhone 17 Pro models.
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