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A YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgate
A prominent teardown video has identified a likely mechanical cause behind the widely reported screen failures on Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo. YouTuber CuriousHagi reproduced the cracked screen during durability testing, then disassembled the device to inspect the hinge. He found that a single link in the middle of the hinge is thinner than the links directly above and below it. That thinner link snapped at a small notch, the weakest point in the part. The teardown also revealed wear marks where the hinge met the support plate, suggesting the mechanism catches before the screen breaks. Owners have reported failures within hours of unboxing, with cracks appearing in the same location. Apple has not yet announced a repair program or design change for the device.
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A YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgate
A prominent teardown video has identified a likely mechanical cause behind the widely reported screen failures on Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo. YouTuber CuriousHagi reproduced the cracked screen during durability testing, then disassembled the device to inspect the hinge. He found that a single link in the middle of the hinge is thinner than the links directly above and below it. That thinner link snapped at a small notch, the weakest point in the part. The teardown also revealed wear marks where the hinge met the support plate, suggesting the mechanism catches before the screen breaks. Owners have reported failures within hours of unboxing, with cracks appearing in the same location. Apple has not yet announced a repair program or design change for the device.