Controversy has erupted after removing the screen protector film from Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, revealed the curvature of the display. Critics are pointing out that Apple may have used a "trick" to hide the chronic screen crease issue associated with foldable phones.
According to industry sources on Friday, videos showing the removal of the iPhone Duo's screen protector film have recently become a topic of discussion on overseas social networking services. The footage shows a man slowly peeling off the protective film (cover layer) attached to the internal display.
The screen revealed beneath the protective film was not smooth. Curvature appeared in the folding section of the screen, which had not been easily noticeable while the protective film was attached. This has raised suspicions that Apple used the protective film to conceal the screen crease.
Apple has explained that the matte nano-texture treatment applied to the iPhone Duo is effective in making screen creases less visible. Kate Bergeron, Apple's Vice President of Hardware Engineering, stated that the matte coating plays a role in minimizing creases and that the protective film on the display is replaceable.
However, there are also points raised that this technique reduces screen clarity. By reducing light reflection, the screen may appear hazy or colors may feel less vivid. Some YouTubers who used the actual product first also expressed dissatisfaction with the screen clarity.
On the other hand, pre-order customers met at the Apple Store Myeong-dong in Jung-gu, Seoul on that day appeared largely unconcerned.
Park Seong-geon said, "Creases are something that can happen with any foldable phone, so I don't worry about it much."
Jeong Hae-ung evaluated, "Samsung screens are good too, but I prefer the nano-texture display because it is more comfortable for my eyes." The domestic retail price of the iPhone Duo starts at 3.29 million won.
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