India, April 6 -- Apple is expected to enter the foldable phone segment with a new iPhone model that has been in development for years. Reports suggest the device, often referred to as the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, could arrive with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup later this year. While the company has not confirmed its plans, fresh inputs from China point to a key design change focused on the hinge.

According to a post shared by tipster Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo, Apple may use 3D printing technology to build the hinge mechanism of its foldable iPhone. This move is expected to help reduce the visibility of the crease that forms on foldable displays. The hinge plays a major role in how the screen bends and how noticeable the crease becomes...