HTC looking to build upcoming smartphones out of Liquidmetal [RUMOR]
There are rumors suggesting HTC could be looking towards new materials to build their next big smartphone. According to the oft hit-or-miss Digitimes, HTC is interested in using Liquidmetal to form the chassis of new line of smartphones, said to be due towards the 2nd half of this year.
HTC’s difficulties with the production process in manufacturing the black HTC One made headlines after the device suffered from delays in many markets due to its unique finish/color. HTC wants to avoid ever making this mistake again, which is where Liquidmetal steps in.
HTC will contract Jabon International to supply the new smartphone chassis after rumors that Apple could be going a similar route next-gen iPhones. Seems HTC could be trying to beat Apple to the punch. While demand for an aluminum smartphone is still high (we hear the HTC One has been selling quite well), Liquidmetal offers many of the same benefits and then some. Liquidmetal features twice the strength as titanium, while allowing for a repeatable mold similar to plastic that can be produced quickly and efficiently. To learn more about Liquidmetal, check out the quick video from the History Channels Modern Marvels below.