Last year, iPhone 17 Pro switched from titanium to an aluminum-based design instead. But according to Weibo leaker Instant Digital, Apple is now exploring an improved version of titanium for future iPhone models.
Apple working on improved titanium for future iPhones, per leaker
In 2023, Apple debuted titanium as a unique design trait of its iPhone Pro models. For two years, titanium was seen as a premium feature.
But with iPhone 17 Pro, Apple changed direction and replaced titanium. It opted to return to aluminum, with heat dissipation a touted reason.
According to a new post from Instant Digital, Apple is already exploring ways to switch away from aluminum again in the future. One possibility is liquid metal, which might be deployed in the iPhone Ultra’s hinge. However, it’s “extremely difficult” to mass-produce per the leaker.
