Some iPhone Duo Models Are Breaking. iFixit’s Teardown Might Explain Why
Reports of screen cracking on the new iPhone Duo have surfaced, leading to concerns about the durability of Apple's first foldable device. iFixit's teardown provides insight into the engineering challenges of the phone, giving it a 5/10 repairability score.
Why it matters
As Apple enters the foldable market, hardware reliability issues could impact consumer trust and the company's reputation for build quality.
The iPhone Duo is a strong first foldable from the company, but multiple Reddit reports say the phone's inner screen cracks when customers open the device. Some apparently happen very soon, like during device setup. (Others might be from influencers trying to break the thing, like YouTuber JerryRigEverything.) People are already calling this “crackgate.”
It's unclear how widespread the problem is or whether it only affects a small number of units. (WIRED's review unit hasn't had any issues after more than two weeks of daily use.) Apple did not respond to WIRED's request for comment.
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