iPhone Duo Folding Test Live Stream: 100,000 Folds Reached on Day 3

CNET Labs lab director Matthew Murray hosts the third day of a live, continuous durability test that folds the Apple iPhone Duo on a purpose-built machine 24 hours a day. In this session the counter hits the 100,000-fold milestone, and Matthew pauses the test to show the fold, the hinge and the crease up close while answering questions from live chat viewers.

■ 100,000 Folds Milestone
- Why the machine was paused so viewers could see the counter switch over
- Close-up inspection of the hinge action and the screen crease after 100,000 folds
- How the crease and hinge feel compared with the start of the test

■ Test Design and Setup
- Foldone machine specifics: 1 second closed, 1 second open, roughly 940-950 folds per hour
- Temperature control in the lab and torque adjustments in the stepper motors
- What the test covers and what it does not cover (dust, cold cycles, partial-open positions)

■ Independence and Comparisons
- Clarification that Apple, Samsung and other manufacturers have no involvement or payment in the test
- Explanation of why this test is not comparable to the earlier clapping-machine test
- Plans to run the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 on the same machine

■ Viewer Q&A
- Test schedule, video recording hours and the planned FAQ page
- Power cable management inside the machine
- Sound made when the iPhone Duo opens, and how it differs from other foldables

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