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Apple Offers To Replace 'Cracking' iPhone Duo Handsets Days After Its First Foldable Launch

Apple is offering replacements after some iPhone Duo owners reported cracked inner screens days after launch, as repair specialist iFixit examines a possible hinge-related cause that remains unconfirmed.

International Business Times UK · 1h ago

Apple iPhone Duo cracked screen: Tech giant says it will replace folding smartphones with display problems days after mega launch

Apple did not comment on what might cause the iPhone Duo cracked screen issue. Apple acknowledged the problems on Monday, saying affected units tend to show the problem quickly.

The Economic Times · 13h ago

Why Are iPhone Duo Screens Cracking? Ifixit Examines a Possible Hinge Stress Point After Early Reports

Early iPhone Duo owners report inner-screen cracks as iFixit highlights possible hinge stress points. Apple has yet to confirm a cause or outline a fix.

International Business Times UK · Oct 26

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iPhone Duo hit by ‘crackgate’ as huge issue emerges with new $2,000 Apple phone

‘Maybe folded it four times, hinge got tight and then made a loud pop,’ one owner says

The Independent UK · Oct 26

iFixit showed the shocking damage dust can do to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 — and the iPhone Ultra needs to solve this

iFixit tore down the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and discovered the huge damage dust can do to its hinge.

TechRadar · Aug 14

Cheapest Apple Laptop 2026: MacBook Neo Features, Repairability Rating, and Value Guide

The MacBook Neo offers exceptional value for everyday users, combining affordability with quality. With its A18 Pro chip, long battery life, and repairability, it stands out in the $500 laptop market.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

OEM Steam Deck LCD batteries are back in stock on iFixIt, but now cost $130 for just the part

Disappointing, but not completely surprising.

PC Gamer · Aug 3

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The quiet comeback of boring computing: why ports, keyboards, and repairability matter again

After years of sealed laptops, replaceable parts are finally making a comeback in 2026.

TechRadar · Jul 19

Valve to send iFixIt more Steam Deck LCD batteries, replacements will be back in stock next week

How many more years of aftermarket support will the Steam Deck enjoy?

PC Gamer · Jul 15

After just four years, Valve is seemingly discontinuing Steam Deck LCD parts, and the repair enthusiast in me is upset

Valve is supposedly "sunsetting" Steam Deck LCD parts, as iFixit says it is looking less likely that it'll restock the handheld's battery.

GamesRadar · Jul 15

5 Appliances You Should Always Unplug Before Going on Vacation to Avoid Wasting Energy and Risking Damage

Expert-backed appliance safety tips to help you relax on vacation without worrying about your home

Homes & Gardens · Jun 25

The 5 Appliances to Unplug During a Heatwave to Keep Your Home Cooler and Lower Your Energy Bills

The everyday appliances that can add unnecessary heat to your home during a heatwave, and why unplugging them could help keep your space cooler and cut energy waste

Homes & Gardens · Jun 22

Experts Cracked Open the Trump T1 and Found It Is a Blatant Clone of a Foreign Device, Proving the ‘Made in USA’ Promise Was a Total Scam

The T1’s case shows just how far some companies will go to capitalize on patriotic marketing.

The Mary Sue · Jun 16

Donald Trump's $499 'American-Proud' Phone Exposed as Repackaged Asian Device in Savage X-Ray Teardown

Donald Trump's $499 'American-proud' T1 smartphone has been exposed by iFixit as a rebadged HTC device built in China, raising awkward questions about its patriotic marketing.

International Business Times UK · Jun 14

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TechRadar · Jun 13

ICYMI: here's the week's 8 biggest tech news stories from WWDC 2026 to Trump's not-so-made-in-America phone

The week's biggest tech news from Nintendo, Apple, Trump Mobile, and more for June 13, 2026.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 12

'Proudly American': Trump Phone teardown reveals it's just a reskinned HTC device

In the first major teardown, we learned that the Trump phone is actually a reskinned HTC phone.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11

Trump Phone Teardown: iFixit Confirms it's an HTC U24 Pro Clone

A teardown reveals the Trump T1 Phone is a clone of the HTC U24 Pro, sharing design and internal components, raising questions about manufacturing transparency.

TechRadar · Jun 11

Trump Phone unmasked as a 'gold-painted HTC U24 Pro' in iFixit teardown — with little sign of the built-in 'American values'

The T1 by Trump Mobile is seemingly almost identical to the HTC U24 Pro, with just a few small differences.

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International Business Times UK · Jun 11

Engineers Tore Apart the $499 Trump Phone and Found a Two-Year-Old Chinese-Parts Device That Retails for Under $200 at Walmart

A teardown of the Trump Mobile T1 reveals it as a rebranded HTC U24 Pro, challenging its 'Made in USA' claims and sparking consumer protection concerns.

Player One · Jun 5

Nintendo Switch 2 Redesign Makes DIY Battery Replacement So Much Easier

Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will get a redesign that will make it easier for users to replace their battery on their own.

T3 · Jun 4

A new, upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 is coming already – will be available early next year in specific regions

Nintendo has confirmed a new version of the Nintendo Switch 2 for release early next year

Windows Central · May 18

This Surface owner lost their limited 50th Anniversary edition after a repair swap, and fans are rightly upset

A rare 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop vanished inside Microsoft’s repair system after the owner was promised a “same unit repair.” Microsoft declared the device non‑repairable and sent back a standard Surface Laptop 7.

GamesRadar · May 6

The Steam Controller might be sold out, but official Valve 3D files mean I could make my own using Steam Deck parts

Valve has shared Steam Controller STL and CAD files so that enthusiasts can "hack, mod, or design accessories," but they could be used to make a DIY pad.

PC Gamer · Apr 27

Valve will be providing Steam Controller replacement parts via iFixit after launch

Valve ensured the new pad has a focus on modding and repairability: "We know our community."

Windows Central · Apr 20

“Why can ThinkPads do this but Surface can’t?” — A perfect repair score exposes Microsoft’s hardware gap

Lenovo’s ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 earned a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, exposing how far Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup still trails behind.

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