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Apple's hardware engineering VP Tom Marieb told TechRadar to hold the company accountable for crease visibility on the iPhone Duo, noting the matte nano-texture display reduces glare and hides changes in the crease over time, and praising a durable hinge with a tuned torque. The foldable iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order on Oct. 16 and launches Oct. 23, starting at $1,999.
Apple’s design chiefs describe the iPhone Duo’s notebooks-inspired, two-display design with international-paper–based proportions, a custom variable-torque hinge, and a cohesive software experience that feels like one device—blending Mac, iPad, and iPhone ideas. It launches Oct. 23 (pre-orders Oct. 16) starting at $1,999, with developers expected to unlock new foldable uses beyond Apple’s initial vision.
Apple's VP of Hardware Engineering Tom Marieb told TechRadar that iPhone Duo's hinge uses a tuned torque profile to feel solid and safe, the folding display crease is mitigated by a matte nano-texture finish that also reduces glare, Ceramic Shield 2 protects the screen, and third-party screen protectors are unnecessary; the Duo will launch next month with an all-new software experience.
Geologists say the Apennines region is undergoing delamination, with dense lower crust peeling away from the upper crust and sinking into the mantle. A migrating hinge under Italy drives simultaneous crust extension behind the range and compression at the front, helping explain the Tyrrhenian Sea’s opening alongside ongoing surface contraction. Using earthquakes, GPS, and satellite radar, researchers mapped a 500-km zone where Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Moho overlap, providing rare real-time evidence of mantle-lithosphere peel-back. The study, published in Communications Earth & Environment, offers a significant advance in understanding continental dynamics, though the exact slab structure remains under study.
Samsung says it welcomes Apple’s foldable entry but hints at concerns about the iPhone Duo’s build quality, pointing to Apple’s hinge engineering and the challenge of keeping weight and crease under control; market intel projects Apple taking about 40% of the foldable market next year (vs Samsung’s ~38%), with the iPhone Duo reportedly weighing around 235g compared with Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 8 at 201g.
Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is being produced at only a few hundred units per day in late August due to strict quality-control standards, with an August verification step delaying mass production and hinge/display testing slowing ramp‑up; Apple and suppliers are working around the clock to increase output ahead of a September 9 unveiling.
Early testers praise Apple’s iPhone Ultra for its pocket-sized footprint, nearly iPad mini inner display, and a refined hinge, with the camera viewfinder also getting praise. However, the device lacks a telephoto lens and Face ID, which could deter some buyers at an expected $2,000 price and may push upgrades toward the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports testers of Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra foldable say its durable hinge, large folding display and iPad-like app layouts justify a premium price; although it omits a telephoto camera and may start around $2,000, the device is positioned as a halo product that could boost foldables and draw attention to the broader iPhone lineup.
iFixit's teardown of a Galaxy Z Fold 8 shows that foldable OLEDs, despite IP-rated water resistance, are vulnerable to dust ingress in the hinge. UV-dust testing reveals grime crawls into the hinge causing crunching noises and eventual hinge failure, while the display halves remain relatively clean—highlighting a fundamental cleanability challenge for foldable designs.
Reports indicate Apple’s iPhone Ultra 3D-printed hinge problems have been resolved after extensive durability testing, with the hinge suppliers moving the foldable into test production. If all goes smoothly, mass production could begin ahead of a September unveiling and quick sale, easing previous concerns about delays.
9to5Mac reports on dummy iPhone Fold units showing a ~7.8-inch inner display and a ~5.5-inch outer screen, front camera in the inner screen’s top-left, dual rear cameras, no Face ID with Touch ID on the side, and a likely white-only color option; hinge quality aims for a near-invisible crease, with iOS 27 potentially signaling software details ahead of a late-year launch.
Rumors claim the iPhone Ultra foldable will use a vacuum/ vapor chamber cooling system and a heat‑transfer hinge that doubles as a heatsink, with the hinge made from Liquidmetal for added strength. Apple allegedly designs a dedicated heat path to compensate Liquidmetal’s relatively poor thermal conductivity, though the device's IP68 status remains unconfirmed.
Rumors say the iPhone Ultra will use a liquid metal hinge—tech Apple has licensed since 2010—with prototypes reportedly in testing; the device is expected to feature a foldable LTPO display near 7.8 inches, a cover display, high-end cameras, and a premium price around $2,000.
A new leak claims Apple’s iPhone Ultra will use a liquid-metal hinge for its foldable screen, a technology Apple licensed back in 2010; prototypes are reportedly being tested and development is moving toward a fall launch, with rumors of a vapor chamber cooling system suggesting a long-buried 15+ year bet on liquid metal may finally bear fruit.
Apple’s reportedly developing a large foldable iPad with a crease-free hinge matching the rumored iPhone Ultra’s hinge; Bloomberg says development continues toward a potential 2029 launch after a prior pause, with an alleged 18-inch Samsung OLED panel, a weight around 3.5 pounds, and a price possibly near $3,900. The iPhone Ultra foldable is also expected to debut in the fall with a 5.5-inch closed and 7.8-inch open display, though practicality and hinge design remain concerns.