Elizabeth Chamberlain / iFixit News : iPhone Duo teardown: 5/10 repairability, a foldable record, but some screens crack along the fold, possibly because a hinge support bar fails to drop far enough — Apple's folding iPhone finally made it to our teardown table. Some owners' screens didn't make it through setup.
iPhone Duo teardown: 5/10 repairability, a foldable record, but some screens crack along the fold, possibly because a hinge support bar fails to drop far enough (Elizabeth Chamberlain/iFixit News)
In short
The iPhone Duo, despite its innovative design, failed to meet the repairability standard, with its screens cracking along the fold, a potential consequence of a hinge support bar that doesn't drop far enough. This issue is a critical concern for users, as it indicates the need for further improvements in the hinge mechanism.
Key points
- The hinge support bar fails to drop far enough, leading to screen cracks.: The hinge support bar fails to drop far enough, leading to screen cracks.
- This issue highlights the need for further improvements in the hinge mechanism.: This issue highlights the need for further improvements in the hinge mechanism.