- According to analyst Jeff Pu, Apple could use titanium + aluminum for its foldable iPhone.
- This comes on the heels of the success of the iPhone Air, which proved to be bend-resistant thanks to its titanium frame.
- However, it is unclear how both alloys will be used in the device itself.
Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone is rumored to be its thinnest smartphone yet, even slimmer than the iPhone Air. And to ensure its durability, the Cupertino giant might be planning to use titanium and aluminum alloys to make the phone nearly indestructible.
Rumored iPhone Fold Could Use Titanium and Aluminum
This detail comes from Apple analyst Jeff Pu, who shared in a note to investors that the company could go with a mix of titanium + aluminum in its folding iPhone . He said in the note, “Additionally, the metal frame will turn favorable on increasing usage of titanium, which will likely be adopted by iPhone 18 Fold (titanium + aluminum) and iPhone 18 Air.”
The mention of using the same components as the iPhone Air makes sense, since it was recently reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that the foldable iPhone will be two iPhone Airs side by side. In fact, it will be even thinner than the Air, measuring only 4.5mm when unfolded. This will make it a hair thicker than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 , which measures 4.2mm when opened.
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The use of titanium has been successful in the iPhone Air , where it has proven to be resistant to bending. But it is still unclear whether Apple will use titanium for certain parts, and aluminum for others, or a mixed compound of both. Another Apple analyst, Ming Chi Kuo, also suggested earlier that Apple could use titanium along with stainless steel for the hinge.
Apple could use titanium for more structurally sensitive portions, while going with aluminum to reduce the weight. But we will have to wait for more concrete details. As for the rest of the specs, the foldable iPhone is expected to feature a 5.5-inch display at the front, expanding to 7.8 inches when opened. It is expected to release in September 2026, along with the rest of the iPhone 18 lineup .
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
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