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Apple VP of Hardware Engineering Kate Bergeron said the iPhone Duo's foldable screen includes a cover layer that can be peeled off and replaced to reduce visible crease buildup over time. Apple's AppleCare service price list lists this cover layer replacement at $19 with coverage, though the out-of-warranty cost hasn't been disclosed.
Ahead of the iPhone Duo's October launch, several early hands-on videos from creators like Flourish Planner, Rich DeMuro, and GadgetMatch have surfaced showing the foldable device's software features. These clips demonstrate one-handed typing on the exterior display, a split keyboard mode in horizontal orientation, iPad-like landscape layouts for multitasking, book-reading with page-flip animations, and camera capabilities.
A long-time foldable phone user argues that Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra, expected to launch September 9, will likely carry over many of the same compromises seen in Android foldables. These include a soft plastic folding display prone to scratches, a factory-applied screen protector users typically cannot remove, and other durability and design tradeoffs common to the foldable category.