{
  "id": 18325458,
  "title": "iPhone Duo durability tested on unfolding livestream, now over 260,000 folds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/iphone-duo-durability-tested-on-unfolding-livestream-now-over-260-000",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T15:10:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/05/iphone-duo-durability-tested-on-unfolding-livestream-now-over-260000-folds/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CNET has constructed a 'Fold-a-Phone' machine that has been continuously folding and unfolding the iPhone Duo for over a week, while also broadcasting the entire process on YouTube every weekday from 1-5 p.m. ET. The device has hit more than 260,000 folds as of the livestream's end yesterday. The results indicate that the hinge and crease are holding up exceptionally well. However, CNET plans to keep testing daily until at least November 20 to observe any potential changes over time.",
  "summary": "CNET built a ‘Fold-a-Phone’ machine that’s been constantly folding and unfolding iPhone Duo for over a week to test durability, while livestreaming daily. Here’s how it’s going. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "CNET built a machine to continuously fold and unfold iPhone Duo",
    "Livestream showed process for over a week, reaching 260,000 folds",
    "Testing continues daily until at least November 20"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}