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1. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Some iPhone Duos reportedly break soon after purchase

   SamMobile reports that some iPhone Duo units are breaking just hours after being bought. The source gives no further details.

   Full story at SamMobile ↗
2. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   iPhone Duo breakages reported worldwide

   Reports of broken iPhone Duo units are piling up globally, not isolated incidents. Apple appears to be facing a widespread problem.

   Full story at PhoneArena ↗
3. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   iPhone Duo fails dust durability test

   Despite its IP68 rating, dust entered the iPhone Duo's hinge during testing and overwhelmed its closing magnets. A bend test left a permanent line on the inner display, which then stopped responding.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
4. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   Teardown reveals iPhone Duo's two batteries

   Early teardown videos show the iPhone Duo has two separate battery cells totaling 4,883 mAh. The logic board was also found to include Apple's A20 Pro chip and C2 cellular modem.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
5. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   Oppo launches Enco X4 earbuds

   Oppo unveiled the Enco X4 earbuds with doubled noise cancellation and up to 53 hours of battery life. They are priced at about $211 and will go on sale on October 29, 2026.

   Full story at ProPakistani ↗
6. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   iPhone Duo survives bend test surprisingly well

   A YouTuber put the iPhone Duo through a destructive bend test, showing the display's durability. This may explain why stores have seen few reports of broken displays after launch.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗

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