Days after the iPhone Duo's launch, multiple users reported cracks and lines appearing on the foldable's inner screen near the hinge. Apple acknowledged the problem on Monday and said it is replacing affected units, though it has not disclosed how many devices are involved. iFixit's teardown technician Shahram Mokhtari said the damage likely stems from a hinge component that presses against the sensitive inner display as it folds.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-27
Multiple iPhone Duo owners say bright white lines are appearing across the inner display, often within hours of unboxing, with damage consistently located near the hinge area. Teardown analysis from iFixit and a separate YouTuber disassembly both point to possible hinge design flaws, though Apple has not confirmed a cause.
zdnet.com
· 2026-10-26
Following reports from MacRumors and Reddit users of cracked displays and faulty pixel lines near the hinge of Apple's iPhone Duo, repair specialists at iFixit built a 3D model from teardown footage, patents and CT scans to investigate. They found the breaks cluster near a connector-dense area below the cable linking the two screens, and simulations suggest the center support bar may fail to drop fully, creating a stress point where the screen's curve meets it.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-26
Multiple Reddit users report that the inner display on Apple's new foldable, the iPhone Duo, cracks when opened, with some cases occurring during initial setup. WIRED says its own review unit has shown no issues after two weeks of daily use, and Apple has not responded to a request for comment.
wired.com
· 2026-10-26
iFixit tore down Apple's iPhone Duo and built a 3D model of its hinge using teardown footage, patents and CT scans to investigate reported screen cracking. The group found that the center support bar sometimes fails to drop far enough when folding, creating a stress point, and that fine dust particles can enter the hinge mechanism despite the phone's IP68 rating, potentially causing the 'green line' display damage some users have reported.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-26
Durability testers JerryRigEverything and iFixit both found weaknesses in Apple's new iPhone Duo foldable, with the inner display scratching easily and developing permanent green lines that eventually made the screen unresponsive after bending. iFixit's teardown pointed to stress near the hinge's central support as a possible factor, while both tests flagged vulnerability to dust and debris. Apple's foldable is reportedly more repairable than rivals, but replacing the inner screen costs around $1,000.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-26
iFixit has published its teardown of Apple's iPhone Duo, awarding it a provisional repairability score of 5 out of 10—the highest the site has given any foldable phone. The analysis focused heavily on the device's hinge mechanism, which combines gears, springs and interconnected metal joints with a waterdrop-shaped bend to protect the display, and the device carries an IP68 dust and water resistance rating.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-25
iFixit's teardown of Apple's folding iPhone Duo revealed a matte nano-texture cover layer and angled oval subpixels designed to mask the screen crease, and awarded the device a 5/10 repairability rating, the highest iFixit has given a foldable. The outer texture layer can be replaced separately from the OLED panel, but full screen repairs remain costly, and the teardown found less dust intrusion than Samsung's Z Fold8 or Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, though some dust reached the USB-C port, speakers and hinge.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-25
A July 2026 Reddit report suggested Valve was discontinuing OEM batteries for the original Steam Deck LCD, after an iFixit staffer said Valve was 'sunsetting' the parts. Valve subsequently confirmed it would keep supplying batteries, though the replacement price rose from $80 to $130, while iFixit now sells an aftermarket version for $80. Other components, like thumbsticks, SSD and fans, remain relatively easy to self-repair, but Valve has made no long-term commitments on parts such as the screen.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-20
Rising memory chip costs have driven an estimated 20 percent increase in smartphone prices this year, prompting consumers to keep devices longer or buy refurbished units. Despite this shift toward longer phone lifespans, companies like Apple and Samsung continue charging $89 to $229 for out-of-warranty battery replacements, with extended warranty plans being the main way to get cheaper service.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-16
CNET's lab tests of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max found the Pro Max delivers the longest battery life of any iPhone Apple has made, while the smaller 18 Pro charges fastest. The gains stem from larger batteries confirmed by an iFixIt teardown, plus the new A20 Pro chip and iOS 27 power-efficiency improvements, and both phones earned CNET Editors' Choice Awards.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-12
iFixit's teardown of Valve's Steam Frame VR headset found that most components are repairable, but the internal cooling fan is buried deep within the device. Reaching it requires removing the optical assemblies and navigating past thermal hardware and cables, even though the fan and heat pipe are separate parts.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-11
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