After more than 10 years worth of folding, the iPhone Duo still works
As it turns out, you can damage your iPhone Duo by opening and closing it too much, at least theoretically. Don't worry, you don't have that much time on your hands. CNET's Fold-a-Phone rig | Image credit: CNET Three weeks ago, CNET put the iPhone Duo on it's custom testing rig, the Fold-A-Phone. Now, after 440,300 folds, it's finally reached its breaking point. Sort of, if you're willing to…
The iPhone Duo, despite being subjected to over 10 years of folding, continues to function, at least according to the standards set by CNET. This mobile device was subjected to a rigorous test on CNET's custom Fold-A-Phone rig, where it endured a staggering 440,300 folds, marking its breaking point, albeit in a somewhat loose interpretation of the term.
The phone is still capable of opening 90 to 95 percent of the way when subjected to a mechanical force; however, manual opening reveals that it no longer reaches the same level of snappiness it once had. The CNET team's testing unveiled a gradual decline in the force required to open the phone, starting from around 390,000 folds.
Notably, the distinctive 'snap' upon fully opening the device began to diminish, and the hinge became looser. Even the display remains intact and functions correctly at various angles, thereby not meeting the criteria for failure defined by CNET. These criteria include loss of power, sensors failing to detect the screen at the required time, or a complete screen blackout.
Considering that the phone would reach 100 folds per day after approximately 12 years, the 440,300 folds represent a significant period of usage that extends beyond the typical lifespan of the iPhone Duo. CNET has announced their intention to continue testing the iPhone Duo, further investigating its capabilities and limits.
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