The newly released iPhone Duo is undergoing a rigorous long-term durability test using a custom-built folding machine at CNET Labs in Louisville, Kentucky. Purchased recently, Apple’s first foldable device is being subjected to continuous opening and closing to evaluate how its first-generation hinge withstands heavy use.
Livestreaming the Durability Test
According to CNET, the publication is currently livestreaming the folding test on its YouTube channel. The specialized in-house machine, known as the Fold-a-Phone, opens and closes the $1,999 device approximately 20,000 times each day to mimic years of actual wear and tear.
Viewers watching the broadcast can also interact directly with CNET editors in the live chat to ask questions about the device. The testing aims to determine whether Apple’s inaugural foldable can compete with rival models like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and whether its opening animation maintains its smoothness over extended use.
Broader Reviews and Comparisons
This stress test complements the outlet’s existing review of the iPhone Duo, which evaluates the initial experience of using Apple’s premier folding phone. Consumers interested in purchasing the device can also consult related buying guides and roundups comparing the Duo with alternative folding and flip-style devices from competitors such as Samsung, Motorola, and Google.
The continuous stress test remains active on YouTube as editors monitor the structural durability of the hinge.
