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Apple VP of hardware talks iPhone Duo durability, crease, hinge, and more
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple’s new Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Tom Marieb, highlighted the extensive effort put into making the iPhone Duo’s hinge durable and versatile, comparing its solidity to a high-end car door.
- The iPhone Duo features a matte nano-textured folding display designed to minimize the visibility of the crease over time, balancing aesthetics and durability by reducing glare and hiding hinge-related changes.
- Marieb emphasized the careful tuning of the hinge’s torque profile to ensure the device feels solid and secure in various positions, avoiding any floppy or overly stiff sensations during use.
- The iPhone Duo incorporates Ceramic Shield 2 technology for enhanced screen durability, with Marieb expressing confidence that third-party screen protectors are unnecessary due to the screen’s robustness.
- The device is set to launch next month, bringing both new hardware innovations and a fresh software experience to Apple’s foldable smartphone lineup.
