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The 'renewable' iPhone Duo display layer may help buyers justify the price
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- The iPhone Duo starts at $1999 for the 256GB model and goes up to $3199 for the 2TB version, featuring a "renewable" inner display layer aimed at justifying its high price.
- Apple has addressed the common issue of visible creases in folding phones by designing a hinge and display that minimizes crease visibility, with early reviews confirming the crease is barely noticeable when new.
- Despite efforts to enhance durability, some degradation of the inner display layer is expected over time, but Apple offers a replaceable inner cover layer to extend the phone's lifespan.
- Replacement of the inner display layer costs $19 with AppleCare and $49 without, providing an affordable way to maintain the phone's appearance for a device costing over $2000.
- This renewability feature may appeal to buyers intending to keep the device for several years, potentially making the high price more acceptable.
