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For the last three weeks, CNET has been stress testing the iPhone Duo 's hinge on a livestream. After over 451,000 folds, the hinge is showing signs of wear. CNET says the hinge started feeling looser at the 390,000-fold point, and by 440,300 folds, there was enough of a shift in the mechanism that the screen didn't open in full before the machine closed it again, and there was no distinctive snap. It is 5 to 10 degrees from the fully open state and can be opened fully by hand. The wire we use to open the phone screen would withdraw before the screen was in the fully open position, but it would then sort of "coast" the rest of the way down. But between 12:30 and 1 a.m. this morning, around 440,300 folds, the screen would no longer have time to open all the way before the Fold-a-Phone caused it to close again. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ hasn't been removed from the folding machine, and the test is continuing. CNET says the device is still operational and maintaining other screen positions, with no signs of cracking or other failure . The site plans to continue folding the ‌iPhone Duo‌ until it hits predetermined failure conditions that include loss of power, sensors failing to detect the screen properly, and screen blackout. Apple hasn't shared the results of ‌iPhone Duo‌ hinge testing it likely did internally, or given an estimated fold lifespan. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ is equipped with OLED panels sourced from Samsung Display, and Samsung's screens have undergone certified third-party fold testing . The display used for the Galaxy Z Fold7 passed a 500,000-fold durability test. Apple probably isn't using an off-the-shelf Samsung display, but CNET 's testing already suggests the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s ‌OLED‌ panel is on track to match. The combination of the display and the strength of Apple's hinge design will determine lifespan. At around 450,000 folds, the ‌iPhone Duo‌ would last over a decade at 100 folds per day. CNET 's livestream will continue until the ‌iPhone Duo‌ fails. The livestream runs on weekdays from 10 a.m. Pacific until 2 p.m. Pacific. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone Duo Survives 450,000 Folds, but Hinge is Weakening " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple met with Thai officials earlier this week to discuss spyware warnings received by politicians and other users in the country, Bloomberg reports. The discussions followed Apple's October 29 threat notifications, which reached users in 99 countries. Apple told Bloomberg that it issued the warnings after identifying activity consistent with mercenary spyware attacks, raising concerns about surveillance of Thai political figures. After meeting Apple representatives, Thailand's Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob said that the alerts alone do not establish that attackers gained access to the recipients' devices. Authorities also had no evidence connecting the attempted intrusions to Pegasus , the surveillance software made by NSO Group. Thailand was previously the subject of a documented Pegasus campaign. A 2022 investigation by Citizen Lab, working with Thai organizations iLaw and DigitalReach, confirmed infections affecting at least 30 people between October 2020 and November 2021. Those affected included activists, academics, lawyers, and others connected to the country's pro-democracy movement. Apple's warnings to Thai users in November 2021 helped initiate that investigation, with recipients contacting researchers for assistance. Apple has been issuing threat notifications since 2021 , reaching users in more than 150 countries overall. The company says mercenary spyware operations devote substantial resources to targeting particular individuals, often because of their profession or public role. According to Apple's threat notification guidance , its warnings reflect high confidence that a user has been targeted, although detection cannot provide absolute certainty. Apple withholds details about how it identifies attacks to prevent operators from adapting their techniques, and its notifications do not attribute responsibility to particular attackers or regions. Recipients are advised to enable Lockdown Mode and obtain specialist help. A genuine warning can also be checked by signing in directly to account.apple.com . Tags: Bloomberg , Thailand This article, " Apple Meets Thai Officials Over iPhone Spyware Warnings " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple has updated an article on its support site listing the requirements for Siri AI, confirming that it will make an appearance on older Apple TV models. Apple TV 4K According to Apple, Siri AI will be available via tvOS 27.2.1 on Apple TV 4K from the second generation onward. It also requires a paired Siri AI-enabled device nearby. While Apple rolled out the 27.2.1 updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS , and others earlier in the week, tvOS was notably absent. However, given what we've learned about Siri AI support coming, it makes sense that Apple may have held off on the rollout. There is no timeframe for when tvOS 27.2.1 may arrive. However, because Apple has updated support documentation, we anticipate that it will be soon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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