Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

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‘delayed by ongoing pricing negotiations with manufacturing partners and an unresolved decision over hinge materials. Apple is said to be choosing between liquid metal, which could improve durability and reduce creasing, and a 3D-printed titanium alloy, with a final decision expected during the Production Validation Test phase in July or early August. Meanwhile, unresolved cost discussions with its assembly partner could further impact the production schedule.’

Sounds like Apple is playing hardball - trying to get the price down on Liquidmetal.

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/07/foldable-iphone-delays-could-push-launch-into-2027/