Apple says it noticed inner-display defects in a small number of iPhone Duo and recommends that users replace their devices

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Apple: Noticed a small number of iPhone Duo have inner-display defects; recommends arranging device replacements

BlockBeats reports that October 27, according to BIT(Bit.com) market data, Apple’s U.S. stock is currently down 1.02%, with its market capitalization provisionally reported at 5020000000000 USD. Apple stated that it has noticed a small number of iPhone Duo with inner-display defects and recommends that users contact AppleCare to arrange device replacements.

After Apple’s first foldable-screen phone,iPhone Duo was launched in major markets from October 23, reports of screen damage near the hinge began to emerge. Photos uploaded by users show white, ray-like cracks originating from the center of the hinge on some devices and extending toward the lower-right corner of the screen.

Industry insiders believe that the defects are concentrated at the same location on the hinge and may be related to the hinge design, meaning Apple may have to redesign the relevant structure. Reports say Apple faced hinge supply issues during the R&D stage. Amphenol, the original primary supplier in the United States, lost its supply position to Taiwan-based Shin Zu Shing after its production yield fell short of expectations; however, the latter also faced production difficulties and had previously supplied products by screening “golden samples” that met the required standards.

Apple previously said that the hinge of iPhone Duo contains 100 multiple components and uses a 3D-printed hinge module. As the product has entered mass production, Apple may need to resolve the defect by reducing the number of hinge components or through other measures while minimizing design changes.

Reports indicate that the hinge issue may affect product deliveries and sales performance. Apple reportedly indicated to suppliers that, by the end of this year, the component supply corresponding to complete-device production capacity for iPhone Duo is approximately 6000000 units. Separately, component supplier Fine M-Tec has stated that recent quality issues with the relevant products are unrelated to the assembly of the components it supplied.

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Key points

BlockBeats relayed that Apple has noticed that a small number of iPhone Duo have inner-display defects and recommends that users contact AppleCare to arrange device replacements.
The report says that some devices have developed screen damage near the hinge, with user-uploaded photos showing white, ray-like cracks.
The report mentions that the iPhone Duo hinge contains 100 multiple components and uses a 3D-printed hinge module.
The report says that suppliers Amphenol and Shin Zu Shing had faced production-yield or production difficulties.
The report says that, by the end of this year,iPhone Duo the component supply corresponding to complete-device production capacity is approximately 6000000 units.
Fine M-Tec stated that recent quality issues with the relevant products are unrelated to the assembly of the components it supplied.

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The following is analysis, separate from reported facts. Verify important claims independently.

This is a report about screen and hinge issues involving a foldable-screen phone. Apple was reportedly said to have recommended device replacements for some users, but the scope and cause of the defects, as well as their impact on deliveries and sales, have not been independently confirmed.

Why it matters to readers

If the scope of the defects expands, it could involve device-replacement and after-sales costs and affect product-delivery expectations; these impacts currently remain possibilities mentioned in the report.

Focus on three things: whether Apple issues a formal statement, whether the scope of the defects expands, and whether deliveries and the supply chain are affected.

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The material comes from a single relayed source and does not provide a link to an official Apple announcement.
Whether the cause of the defects is related to the hinge design has not been confirmed.
Supplier difficulties, 6000000 the component supply volume and its impact on deliveries and sales have not been independently verified.
The report does not clearly specify the scope of the device-replacement policy or its implementation details.

Apple says it noticed inner-display defects in a small number of iPhone Duo and recommends that users replace their devices

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