Some iPhone Duo owners are reporting cracks around the hinge
Deliveries of the iPhone Duo have started arriving to customers, and a small number of early owners are already reporting display defects with their units. As MacRumors first reported, several affected phones have developed cracks or bright lines along the inner screen, with the damage appearing near the hinge. Reports of display failure have come […]
Recent reports have surfaced indicating that some early owners of the iPhone Duo are encountering display issues near the device's hinge. Among the affected regions are Australia, the United States, Canada, and China. One Australian user reported that their phone's screen cracked after just 20 folds, despite it being in pristine condition beforehand. Apple has replaced the affected devices, but it remains too early to determine whether these cases signal a widespread hardware problem or simply a few faulty units.
Several users have speculated that the inner display may be pinched around the hinge area, while others suggest possible assembly tolerances or an issue with the hinge component. Interestingly, some reviewers have subjected the iPhone Duo to repeated folding without encountering display problems, indicating that not every unit may be vulnerable. This situation is reminiscent of the display issues reported on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series, despite extensive refinement of their hinges and displays.
For now, a handful of defective iPhone Duos does not constitute a design flaw. However, continued reports of similar failures around the hinge area would be a cause for concern. Apple has yet to address these specific display-failure reports, and until then, there is insufficient evidence to ascertain whether the issue stems from an early batch of defective phones or a deeper systemic problem.
In a more unexpected turn of events, researchers at Singapore's University of Technology and Design, along with partners in China and Japan, have developed 3D-printed structures called color routers. These microscopic traffic directors for light could potentially improve the display technology in foldable devices like the iPhone Duo.
Even with its recent launch, the iPhone Duo has already been adapted for remote desktop access through a Mac-compatible app called Headroom, transforming the foldable phone into a miniature MacBook. This innovative software serves as a reminder of the rapid advancements and experimentation surrounding foldable technology.
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