Schäden am Falt-Display: Apple bestätigt Probleme bei einigen Falt-iPhones

Cupertino, California - Apple has acknowledged issues with a "small number" of its first foldable iPhone models. Some users had reported on social media that the inner screen of their iPhone Duo would break or display a pixel error after folding. Apple insists this is happening with only a few devices and that the problem occurs quickly for affected units.

Experts at iFixit, who disassemble electronics to assess their repairability, suspect the issue lies not with the displays but with the folding mechanism. This folding mechanism consists of about 100 individual parts made of titanium and is responsible for tensioning the folded screen. The fact that the problems seem to occur at a specific point, as per iFixit, suggests a particular element in the folding mechanism could be responsible for the damage.

Similar issues have occurred with previous foldable smartphones from competitors due to their complex hinges which can be prone to faults. Apple advised affected users to contact the company. Customers report that defective devices have been replaced. The Duo is currently the most expensive iPhone, starting at €2,299. It has only been available since January, after initial devices were sold out even before the launch of pre-orders.