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Apple says iPhone Duo has ‘replaceable’ folding display layer to minimize crease
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- Apple’s iPhone Duo features a replaceable cover layer on its folding display designed to minimize visible creases that typically worsen over time on foldable screens.
- Kate Bergeron, Apple VP of Hardware Engineering, explained that the matte display coating and the engineered cover layer work together to reduce crease visibility and enhance durability.
- The cover layer can be peeled off and replaced, allowing users to maintain a “day one” look for the folding screen over the device’s lifespan.
- Apple includes the cover layer replacement service in its AppleCare plan, with a reported cost of $19 for the replacement, though the out-of-warranty price remains unknown.
- This design aims to address common durability concerns associated with foldable phones, offering a cost-effective solution for maintaining screen quality on the premium iPhone Duo.
