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Apple VP of hardware talks iPhone Duo durability, crease, hinge, and more

Apple's new VP of Hardware Engineering is urging customers to hold the company accountable for the durability of the iPhone Duo hinge and screen crease. The executive stated that a lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into the device's development. Apple claims a nano-texture display helps minimize the visibility of the fold crease over time. While AppleCare fees for the device are now listed, specific costs for repairing the fold remain unavailable.

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  • ✓ Apple's VP of Hardware Engineering said he wants customers to hold the company accountable for the iPhone Duo's hinge durability.
  • ✓ The iPhone Duo uses a nano-texture display to keep the fold crease less visible over time.
  • ✓ AppleCare fees for the iPhone Duo have been listed.
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What changed

Apple's VP of Hardware Engineering publicly addressed the durability of the iPhone Duo hinge and crease.

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  1. Apple VP challenges users to hold company accountable for iPhone Duo durability

    Apple's new VP of Hardware Engineering is urging customers to hold the company accountable for the durability of the iPhone Duo hinge and screen crease. The executive stated that a lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into the device's development. Apple claims a nano-texture display helps minimize the visibility of the fold crease over time. While AppleCare fees for the device are now listed, specific costs for repairing the fold remain unavailable.

    Why it matters

    The iPhone Duo introduces a foldable OLED display and hinge mechanism to the Apple lineup. Managing the physical wear of the folding screen and hinge is a primary technical challenge for foldable smartphones.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple's VP of Hardware Engineering said he wants customers to hold the company accountable for the iPhone Duo's hinge durability.
    • The iPhone Duo uses a nano-texture display to keep the fold crease less visible over time.
    • AppleCare fees for the iPhone Duo have been listed.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The specific costs for iPhone Duo fold repairs are currently missing from listings.

    What to watch next

    • Release of specific repair pricing for the iPhone Duo fold
    • Independent durability results from reverse bending tests on the hinge and OLED display
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. 9to5Mac — Apple VP of hardware talks iPhone Duo durability, crease, hinge, and more
    2. TechRadar — ‘A lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into that’: Apple’s new VP of Hardware Engineering says he wants you to ‘hold us accountable’ for the iPhone Duo’s hinge durability
    3. MacRumors — Apple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo Crease
    4. Digital Trends — Apple explains how it made the iPhone Duo crease nearly disappear
    5. Gadget Review — iPhone Duo AppleCare Fees Listed, Fold Repair Costs Still Missing
    6. zeerawireless.com — iPhone Duo Reverse Bending Test: What Happens to the Hinge and OLED Display?
    7. NDTV — Apple Top Executive Doesn't Want You To Use Screen Protector On iPhone: 'It Makes My Skin Crawl'
    8. www.theapplepost.com — Apple executive says ‘hold us accountable’ over iPhone Duo crease
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