Apple's vice president of hardware engineering Kate Bergeron confirmed that the iPhone Duo's replaceable nano-texture cover layer can be removed and replaced by customers. The layer hides the display crease and costs $19 to replace with AppleCare+ coverage. Pre-orders begin October 16 with an October 23 launch date.
Apple's iPhone Duo features a nano-texture cover layer on its inner screen that is replaceable by Apple for $19, but users are strongly warned against attempting to remove it themselves despite claims that it's possible, as doing so risks damaging the display, reducing durability, and breaking Apple Pencil support.
Apple's iPhone Duo features a replaceable nano-texture cover layer above the inner display that hides the foldable screen's crease. AppleCare+ customers can replace it for $19, with Apple having engineered the layer for durability. Pre-orders begin October 16.
Apple's iPhone Duo features a replaceable cover layer on its folding display to minimize creasing over time, according to VP Kate Bergeron. The matte coating and engineering work help extend the layer's performance, with replacement costing $19 with AppleCare.