The iPhone Duo includes a new Shortcuts automation trigger that runs actions when the device is opened or closed. YouTuber Stephen Robles highlighted the trigger, which is called "Opened or Closed" and can be found under the Display automations category. It was first spotted in September by code sleuth pdfu in the iPhone Duo simulator. One possible use case is making the Duo switch to a different wallpaper when the device is opened and back when it's closed. MacStories ' Federico Viticci has said he plans to start "brainstorming hinge automations." Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Shortcuts Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone Duo Can Run Automations When You Open or Close It " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The cause behind a repeating pattern in the way a very small amount of iPhone Duo screen cracks may have been discovered, with a failing element of the hinge believed to be causing the most damage. A sheared-off part of an iPhone Duo hinge mechanism - Image Credit: CuriousHagi/YouTube Since the launch of the iPhone Duo, there have been sightings of cracked screens within hours of its release. While infant device failures are to be expected for major product launches, there is an consistency in the way that the screen itself is cracking. Observing videos such as the JerryRigEverything "test" and posts to Reddit show the screen cracks in a fairly typical manner when under stress. In quite a few instances, the fault develops at the crease line and spreads out horizontally to the edge. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums