{
  "id": 11357650,
  "title": "Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Reportedly Hits Production Issues Ahead Of October 23 Launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/apples-foldable-iphone-duo-reportedly-hits-production-issues-ahead-of",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T03:46:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/apples-foldable-iphone-duo-reportedly-hits-production-issues-ahead-of-october-23-launch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's inaugural foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, is grappling with manufacturing difficulties as it draws near to its October 23 release date, according to reports from China's Jiemian News. Foxconn's final-assembly yield stands at just over 60 percent, signifying that roughly six units out of ten are meeting Apple's quality standards. This yield figure is expected to improve as production teams gain experience and equipment is calibrated.\n\nThe hurdles include issues with the hinge and display, with Samsung Display providing the foldable OLED panel. Additionally, the hinge is proving to be the most challenging component, with its main supplier encountering obstacles. Apple had previously considered using liquid metal in certain hinge parts during mass production but opted for an alternate solution. The low yield is not attributed to a single unresolved technical issue; rather, equipment, processes, and production settings require refinement as production volumes increase.\n\nIndustry sources suggest that it could take up to a year for the production line to achieve a mature yield meeting Apple's standards, though this timeline does not necessarily indicate a delay to the launch. Currently, Apple plans to sell between 6 and 8 million Duos worldwide in 2026, a considerably smaller volume compared to its Pro models. Indian buyers should anticipate limited stock availability initially. Apple has not verified the yield claims, and the October 23 launch date remains unchanged. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo open on October 16, with the device officially launching on October 23 in India at a price of Rs. 2,99,900. In the United States, the starting price for the 256GB model is reported as $1,999.",
  "summary": "Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is reportedly proving difficult to manufacture just weeks before it goes on sale. China's Jiemian News reported that Foxconn's final-assembly yield was just over 60 percent as of September 17. Low assembly yields and component delays could mean tight supply at launch. Put simply, only about six in every ten units leaving the line were meeting Apple's…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}