The hinge for Apple's new foldable phone was built with AI

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Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone.

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2026-09-09 19:21 · TechCrunch AI
The hinge for Apple's new foldable phone was built with AI

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