Apple Acknowledges Cracking Issues with iPhone Duo Screens: What Affected Users Should Know

10/27/2026

Apple has now responded to one of the issues in a statement to 9to5Mac, saying only "a small number" of units are affected.

10/27/2026

Apple hits the first hurdle with its folding phone

10/26/2026

Days after the first reports about iPhone Duo cracked inner screens, Apple has finally sent out an official response regarding the issue. Here's what we know.

10/26/2026

Apple has acknowledged "a small number" of reports of cracked iPhone Duo screens, but the cause remains unclear.

10/26/2026

Apple has responded to early reports of iPhone Duo owners suffering from broken displays, within the first few hours of busting open the foldable phone. On Friday – the day the iPhone Duo finally...

10/26/2026

The hinges on some iPhone Duos are reportedly breaking and causing damage to the screen in the process. But a lot of questions remain.

10/26/2026

Reports have already gone viral that certain iPhone Duo release units are cracking under normal use, though iFixit seems to think there's a reason why.

10/26/2026

The company's short statement leaves a big question for anyone who just spent $1,999.

10/26/2026

Apple has replaced at least some affected units, but hasn't publicly commented on "Crackgate."

10/26/2026

iFixit found a possible stress point near the hinge, though the available reports don’t yet establish how many phones are affected or why they failed.

10/27/2026

Apple’s debut foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has captured widespread attention with its sleek design and advanced features. However, a closer examination reveals several critical aspects that may...

10/27/2026

Apple’s iPhone Duo, the company’s most expensive and heaviest smartphone to date, has been subjected to extensive drop tests to evaluate its durability. With its new dual-screen design, hinge...

10/26/2026

Apple’s iPhone Duo marks a significant milestone as the company ventures into the foldable phone market. Featuring dual ultra-thin glass displays, a titanium frame, and an innovative hinge...

10/26/2026

Apple enters its foldable era.

10/25/2026

Launch week for Apple’s first foldable brought the usual ritual from TechRax, who has spent years sending new iPhones through increasingly harsh trials. This time he took two separate iPhone Duo...

10/27/2026

iPhone Duo's price may not be the end of your expenses. With reports of inner screen problems and costly repairs, here's one mistake buyers should avoid.

10/26/2026

Just remember that limited stock means there's no guarantee you'll find your preferred colour or storage option.

10/26/2026

iPhone Duo is repairable, but repairing it is certainly not affordable.

10/25/2026

Pinduoduo has added it to its "10 Billion YuanSubsidy" channel (only available in select regions), knocking roughly 200–300 yuan (roughly $30-$45) off the launch price.

10/27/2026

Apple has advised affected iPhone Duo customers to contact AppleCare for a replacement.

10/26/2026

Apple acknowledged today that some iPhone Duo units have inner-display issues that will require replacement of affected devices.

10/26/2026

Not all apps are making the best of the iPhone Duo screen, even when they've been adapted already

10/26/2026

Earlier today, we wrote about iFixit's teardown of the iPhone Duo, which addressed some of the concerns about the phone's inner folding screen and its hinge design - we've already seen plenty of...

10/26/2026

Got yourself an iPhone Duo? I hope you’re having a cracking time with it – in the British English sense. Alas, lots of folks are having a rather less welcome – and more literal – cracking time,...

10/26/2026

The iPhone Duo still has some hidden secrets, but this iFixit teardown shines a light on more of them.

10/25/2026

iFixit has uploaded a detailed teardown video of the iPhone Duo, if you want a really close look at Apple's new foldable.

10/26/2026

The iPhone Duo launched last week, offering anyone willing to spend $2,000 a chance to experience Apple's first foldable phone. For some early buyers, the morning after isn't going great. Despite...

10/26/2026

iPhone Duo became available for purchase on October 23, after which videos of cracking folding screens began surfacing online.

10/26/2026

Apple’s first foldable is running into a problem. iPhone Duo screens are breaking, but is this a case of a flawed design like Samsung’s original Galaxy Fold, user error, or a bit of both?