Apple's First Foldable, the 'iPhone Duo,' Sparks Screen Damage Controversy Within 6 Hours of Unboxing - Fears of a $2,500 'Guinea Pig'
Apple's newly released 'iPhone Duo' foldable smartphone is facing significant durability criticism following reports of inner-screen cracks shortly after unboxing. Users and reviewers have highlighted concerns regarding hinge design and high repair costs, casting doubt on the device's build quality.
Why it matters
As Apple's first entry into the foldable market, these early hardware failures could damage the brand's reputation for premium quality and impact consumer adoption of foldable technology.
Add preferred source 1 Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has been dogged by durability controversy after multiple reports of inner-screen damage surfaced on its first day of sales. An Australian user claimed the screen cracked about six hours after unboxing, after fewer than 20 folds, and similar cases have been spotted in the U.S., China and Japan. In durability tests by YouTube creator Zack Nelson, sand lodged in the hinge prevented the device from closing fully, and the inner display was damaged in a reverse-bending test — a contrast with Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Fold8. Replacing the inner display costs 1.649 million won (approximately $1,200), roughly half the 3.29 million won (approximately $2,500) retail price. Apple has not yet issued an official statement.
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