Why the iPhone Duo's screen breaks: The truth revealed
Shortly after its launch, cracks were reported on the inner screen of the iPhone Duo; Apple acknowledged the issue and announced that damaged devices would be replaced. Meanwhile, iFixit technician Shahram Mokhtari revealed the cause of the crack in the foldable iPhone's screen.
Maintaining its spot on the agenda with its price and display issues, the iPhone Duo has made almost everyone who bought it regret their decision. Users around the world who spent hundreds of thousands of liras are suffering from the issue on the iPhone Duo's screen. Even Apple acknowledged the issue, announcing that it would offer free replacements. So why is the foldable iPhone's screen cracking or breaking on its own?
Apple acknowledged on Monday that there was a "problem" and announced that damaged devices would be replaced. However, the company has not shared details so far regarding how many devices were damaged.
The source of the problem could be in the hinge
iFixit's senior teardown technician Shahram Mokhtari is one of the names who disassembled and examined the iPhone Duo. In his statement to The Verge, he stated that he has a concrete idea about the potential cause of the issue. According to Mokhtari, the problem lies in the hinge system made up of gears, springs, and joints that allow the device to close flat.
This mechanism also aims to leave room for the inner screen to bend more smoothly without creating a deeper crease when the device closes. However, at the problem spot, the flexible inner screen is seen pushing against a part of the hinge.
According to Mokhtari, the inner screen is already "extremely fragile." He says if you press on the edges of the screen with a stick or a pointed tool, "you will break that screen." He mentions that photos of damaged Duos on social media usually show a black spot on the screen corresponding to the point where the metal contacts the screen.
What does it mean for users?
So, the examination has once again revealed how critical hinge design is in foldable phones. It turns out that contact between delicate flexible screens and mechanical hinges can cause serious damage even during initial use.
On the other hand, Apple's announcement that it will replace damaged devices shows that the problem will be handled under warranty, at least in the short term. However, it is not yet clear how many users are affected and how the issue will be permanently resolved.
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
