{
  "id": 13110699,
  "title": "Samsung Z, iPhone Duo & Co: 9 Fehler, die Ihr Foldable Ihnen nicht verzeiht",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/samsung-z-iphone-duo-co-9-fehler-die-ihr-foldable-ihnen-nicht-verzeiht",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T11:47:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/samsung-z-iphone-duo-co-9-fehler-die-ihr-foldable-ihnen-nicht-verzeiht/100261059.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Nine mistakes should never be forgiven for foldable devices, like Samsung Z and iPhone Duo. These innovative products combine the best of both worlds - a small display like a smartphone and a tablet-sized screen that can be folded and unfolded. However, their complex inner displays and hinges are their biggest weakness. Here are nine essential tips to keep your foldable device in top condition:\n\n1. Never remove the display protector film. Manufacturers typically protect the inner displays with a special protective film that should never be removed or replaced by the user. This is a job for customer service, as the film is an integral part of the display unit.\n\n2. Avoid strong impacts. Strong external impacts can damage the screen. Discoloration, lines, or black spots indicate damage, especially if they spread across other areas and create a white line when the device is closed.\n\n3. Use the recommended stylus. If the inner display has a digitizer layer for stylus input, it doesn't mean you can use any stylus. Always follow the stylus recommendation provided by the manufacturer to avoid damage.\n\n4. Be gentle with the folding line. Avoid pressing the screen along the folding line of the inner display and apply as little force as possible when touching the display. This applies to stylus input or necessary cleaning.\n\n5. Don't let anything get stuck between the displays. During folding, ensure no objects or debris, such as bank cards, keys, or sand, are between the display halves. Foldables lack the space of a traditional suitcase, with almost no millimeter of space between the displays.\n\n6. Avoid dropping objects. Dropping pens, scissors, glasses, or anything else on the inner display is never a good idea. Even small objects can cause significant damage.\n\n7. Never use one finger to open the device. Can you really open the foldable with just one finger? No. Always open the device properly using both hands in a uniform motion.\n\n8. Beware of dust and sand. Most foldables are designed to be dust and water-resistant, but in varying degrees. Be aware of the designated IP protection class and the specific model instructions from the manufacturer. However, try to avoid contact with small particles like dust and sand to prevent display damage and unnecessarily shorten the hinge's lifespan.\n\n9. Clean softly, without using fingernails. The inner display should be cleaned with a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth. Always work gently and without pressure; resist the temptation to use your fingernail to help. Avoid using rough surfaces like paper towels or kitchen towels for cleaning. Chemical cleaning agents are strictly prohibited, especially glass cleaners.",
  "summary": "Faltbare Smartphones sind praktisch, universell, aber auch vergleichsweise empfindlich. Welche Fehler Sie bei Display, Scharnier und Reinigung unbedingt vermeiden sollten.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "iPhone Duo — I ranked the 9 biggest reasons to buy Apple’s $2,000 foldable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/iphone-duo-i-ranked-the-9-biggest-reasons-to-buy-apples-2-000-foldable",
        "published": "2026-10-09T05:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}