15:35Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Apple Says iPhone Duo’s Internal Screen Protector Can Be Replaced
Apple has announced that the protective layer on the internal screen of the foldable iPhone Duo smartphone it unveiled last month can be replaced. This matte-finish layer is designed to prevent the crease from becoming more visible over time. Users with active AppleCare coverage will pay $19.99 (approximately 34 manats) for the replacement. The company requires customers to visit an authorized service center to have the layer replaced.
Under AppleCare, repairing the external screen or rear glass costs $29 (approximately 49 manats). Replacing the internal screen and repairing accidental damage each cost $99 (approximately 170 manats). Service for theft and loss costs $149 (approximately 250 manats). Some service listings show a rounded price of $19 (approximately 32 manats) for the protective layer. Apple’s vice president of hardware engineering, Kate Bergeron, said the matte layer makes the crease less noticeable. The company worked on its durability so that the layer would wear out more slowly. Once worn, the replaceable protective layer on the foldable screen can be peeled off and replaced with a new one. The goal is to preserve the screen’s original appearance for longer. It is not yet clear whether users will be able to do this at home. The official service page says customers should visit a service center to have the layer replaced. A company representative, however, said the layer can be peeled off. The replacement price without AppleCare has not been announced. It is also unknown whether third-party manufacturers will develop alternative layers, such as privacy filters or glossy finishes. For comparison, Samsung replaces the protective layer on Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip models free of charge for the first time within 12 months of purchase. Each subsequent replacement costs $19.99. Because the iPhone Duo has not yet gone on sale, it is not known how this process will work in everyday use. How the crease will change over time on a device priced above $2,000 (more than 3,400 manats) will also become clear after it goes on sale.
Under AppleCare, repairing the external screen or rear glass costs $29 (approximately 49 manats). Replacing the internal screen and repairing accidental damage each cost $99 (approximately 170 manats). Service for theft and loss costs $149 (approximately 250 manats). Some service listings show a rounded price of $19 (approximately 32 manats) for the protective layer. Apple’s vice president of hardware engineering, Kate Bergeron, said the matte layer makes the crease less noticeable. The company worked on its durability so that the layer would wear out more slowly. Once worn, the replaceable protective layer on the foldable screen can be peeled off and replaced with a new one. The goal is to preserve the screen’s original appearance for longer. It is not yet clear whether users will be able to do this at home. The official service page says customers should visit a service center to have the layer replaced. A company representative, however, said the layer can be peeled off. The replacement price without AppleCare has not been announced. It is also unknown whether third-party manufacturers will develop alternative layers, such as privacy filters or glossy finishes. For comparison, Samsung replaces the protective layer on Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip models free of charge for the first time within 12 months of purchase. Each subsequent replacement costs $19.99. Because the iPhone Duo has not yet gone on sale, it is not known how this process will work in everyday use. How the crease will change over time on a device priced above $2,000 (more than 3,400 manats) will also become clear after it goes on sale.