The iPhone Duo just came out, and owners are already seeing screens crack at the hinge
Early iPhone duo adopters are already reporting cracks along the foldable phone's hinges.
The iPhone Duo, Apple's latest foldable phone, debuted this week, but early adopters are already encountering screen issues. Photos on Reddit depict the inner display cracking from top to bottom at the hinge, where the device folds, within just 24 hours of launch. The consistent pattern suggests a potential design flaw. Users in various countries, including the U.S., China, and Australia, are reporting similar problems.
One Australian user heard an audible crack after six hours of use, and the screen broke after less than 20 openings. Apple initially offered express replacements, but users opted for in-store replacements once available. Durability tests conducted by YouTuber JerryRigEverything revealed the phone's inner display crease at the hinge worsens with repeated folding, leading to permanent screen damage.
Despite its IP68 rating for dust resistance, dust infiltrated the hinge, overpowering magnets designed to keep the device closed. The outer display, protected by Ceramic Shield 2, resisted scratches until a Mohs hardness scale level 7. Apple's warranty and 14-day return policy should cover any issues from normal use.
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