A YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgate
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If the iPhone Duo’s hinge is prone to cracking, owners could face costly repairs or replacements soon after purchase, affecting consumer confidence in Apple’s foldable technology.
Social media and the iPhone Duo subreddit are filled with reports of Apple's foldable failing quickly and in spectacular fashion. Some users report having the phone for only a few hours before the hinge seems to catch on something, then audibly crack and break the screen. Tellingly, the cracks all seem to happen in the same place. YouTuber CuriousHagi was able to reproduce the cracked screen during some durability testing of the iPhone Duo. Then he pulled it apart to try and find the culprit. Wh
The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable smartphone, featuring a hinge that allows the screen to fold; durability of such hinges is a common concern for foldable devices.
- •Apple’s official statement or warranty policy regarding the reported hinge failures
- •Further durability tests or investigations by other tech reviewers
- •Potential recall, repair program, or design changes announced by Apple