(Image credit: Tom's Guide) The long-rumored Apple take on a foldable phone is finally expected to arrive later this year. The iPhone Fold (or possibly iPhone Ultra ) has been in the rumor mill for more than a decade. Apple reportedly refused to release a foldable iPhone until it could eliminate the display crease entirely . It seems the company has finally succeeded, and it's all thanks to three distinct parts that make up the display. As noted by Apple rumor aggregator Sam Kohl , the crease was solved through a combination of a new hinge, glass layers and a new kind of glue. Article continues below We've reported on all three in the past; here's how using the three technologies could make for a smoother display. (Image credit: FPT) Surprisingly, rumors concerning a liquid metal hinge have circulated for a couple of years now. But the most recent report from January 2026 claims that Apple is using a titanium and liquid metal hinge in the iPhone Fold.…