Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Faces 40% Quality Control Failure Rate

Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Duo faces significant manufacturing challenges, with nearly 40% of devices failing quality control checks during production. The foldable device, announced last month, has a yield rate of just over 60% on Foxconn's assembly lines as of September 17, according to Jiemian News. Apple may need six months to a year to reduce defect rates to acceptable standards, with 6-8 million units planned for global shipment this year. Retail sales begin October 23 at $1,999, with pre-orders starting a week earlier. The device, introduced by new CEO John Ternus, faces competition from Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi in the foldable market, though analysts predict it could capture up to 25% of the segment this year.