On October 2nd, according to IT, during a conversation on the TikTok platform with angietutorials, Kate Bergeron, Apple's Vice President of Hardware Engineering, stated that in order to alleviate the issue of deepening creases from long-term use, Apple's first foldable iPhone supports the replacement of the screen protector layer. The cost for users to replace it is $19 (Note from IT: The current exchange rate is approximately 127.6 RMB).

In an interview, Bergeron stated that above the foldable display of iPhone Duo, there is a replaceable protective layer (cover layer), which, in conjunction with the matte display coating, works together to minimize the visibility of folds.

IT reported on September 19th that regarding the issue of foldable phones developing deeper creases with use, Tom Maribou (the new Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple; this position was previously held by Apple's current CEO Tenuis) stated:

"Please use this as a test to evaluate us... The reason we chose a matte coating is not only due to its excellent visual texture, but also for this consideration. In contrast, with a glossy screen, the mirror-like reflection characteristics make even the slightest unevenness on the surface very visible. This is one of the reasons why we opted for the matte finish: it not only reduces reflections and provides a better visual experience, but also helps to conceal any surface deformations that may occur over time with use."

In a recent interview, Bergeron stated that Apple has extended the lifespan of this protective layer through extensive engineering optimizations and ensured that its performance remains stable over long-term use. This protective layer is not a permanent component; users can tear it off and replace it with a new one to restore the screen to its original appearance and touch feel.

In terms of fees, on the official AppleCare service fee list, Apple specifies a "protective layer replacement" item with a cost of $19 (which is approximately 127.6 yuan at current exchange rates). However, it is not yet clear what the cost would be for non-AppleCare users to replace this protective layer.