iPhone Duo hinge maker denies blame for screen failures
An Apple supplier insists that its components aren't the cause of hinge failures that break the screen of the iPhone Duo, as the social media fallout over the fault rolls on.A sheared-off part of an iPhone Duo hinge mechanism - Image Credit: CuriousHagi/YouTubeFollowing the release of the iPhone Duo, there have been reports of screen breakages, with quite a few highlighting a very common point of failure for the hinge. In an attempt to get ahead of the story, part of Apple's supply chain claims that its components are not the problem.A statement from Fine M-Tec released on October 26 denies that its components cause the screen damage, reports The Elec. It also urges everyone to avoid a witch hunt for someone to blame until the real cause has been uncovered. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
