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        "msgid": "expert-explains-why-the-iphone-duos-screen-cracks-despite-its-rp75-million-price-tag-1793188281",
        "date": "2026-10-28 18:00:00",
        "title": "Expert Explains Why the iPhone Duo\u2019s Screen Cracks Despite Its Rp75 Million Price Tag",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "Reports say the inner display of Apple\u2019s newly launched foldable iPhone Duo is cracking along its hinge, with some units also showing lines on the right side of the screen. An iFixit technician attributes the damage to a hinge support component pressing against the display; Apple says only a small number of devices are affected and is offering replacements rather than recalling them.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2014 Several reports have highlighted screen\ndamage affecting the recently launched iPhone Duo. The issue is\nconsidered serious, given that Apple\u2019s first foldable phone is\nexpensive, with the top-priced model costing as much as Rp75 million in\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Some reports say the iPhone Duo\u2019s inner screen has cracked along the\nhinge fold. Lines have also appeared on the right-hand side of the\ndisplay.<\/p>\n<p>So what is actually happening?<\/p>\n<p>Shahram Mokhtari, a technician at iFixit, has offered an explanation.\nHe believes the problem is most likely caused by the hinge\ncomponents.<\/p>\n<p>A foldable phone\u2019s hinge contains gears, springs and joints. These\ncomponents work together to ensure the device folds flat and to create\nthe right amount of space for the screen.<\/p>\n<p>The problem, however, arises when the hinge components press against\nthe inner display. Mokhtari explained that a sharp metal protrusion\ntouching the screen causes its layers to crack.<\/p>\n<p>Damage to a support rod means that the component does not retract\nwhen the phone is folded. This results in an impact and direct physical\npressure on the screen, The Verge reported on Wednesday (28 October\n2026).<\/p>\n<p>This technical explanation is consistent with several reported cases\nof iPhone Duo screen damage, including a finding by YouTuber CuriousHagi\nthat the hinge connecting to the central rod had broken.<\/p>\n<p>Mokhtari nevertheless believes Apple will learn valuable lessons from\nits first foldable phone. Engineers are expected to gather data on the\nhinge and redesign the component for the next generation.<\/p>\n<p>Apple has acknowledged the issue, although it has not disclosed the\ntechnical cause of the iPhone Duo screen damage.<\/p>\n<p>The Cupertino-based technology giant has only said that the problem\naffects a small number of iPhone Duo units. Apple is not recalling\ndevices already on the market, but has promised new replacement units to\naffected customers.<\/p>",
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