Apple Addresses Widespread Cracking Issues in iPhone Duo Displays, Promises Replacements for Affected Users

10/26/2026

Over the weekend, a handful of iPhone Duo users reported that their inner display had cracked along the hinge. In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple said it is "aware of an issue impacting the inner...

10/26/2026

In a very brief statement, Apple says that a small number of iPhone Duo units have an issue impacting the inner display. It does not appear to be that many units impacted.Example of how and where...

10/26/2026

Apple responds to iPhone Duo inner display cracking reports, confirms affected units, and offers replacements as concerns grow over hinge durability.

10/26/2026

Early iPhone Duo buyers report inner display damage caused by a stiff hinge. Forcing the device open causes a cracking sound and permanent screen lines.

10/26/2026

The cause behind a repeating pattern in the way a very small amount of iPhone Duo screen cracks may have been discovered, with a failing element of the hinge believed to be causing the most...

10/26/2026

A small number of iPhone Duo units have a defect that causes the inner screen to spontaneously crack, a black eye for Apple's foldable.

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

Apple refused to honor the warranty on a broken iPhone Duo display after just three hours of use, blaming the owner and suggesting they buy insurance.

10/25/2026

Following the iPhone Duo launch on Friday, a number of owners are reporting that their inner screens have cracked and broken on their own (top image via scary_duck23 on Reddit). The affected...

10/25/2026

Early iPhone Duo buyers report cracked screens and dead pixels along the hinge. Learn how Apple handles these issues and what out of warranty repairs cost.

10/25/2026

10/26/2026

A teardown of the new iPhone Duo shows multiple components that are easier to repair than on any previous foldable, but also many problem points.Taking apart the iPhone Duo - image credit:...

10/26/2026

iFixit gives the iPhone Duo a provisional 5/10 repair score while investigating screen failures. See hinge concerns, $999 repairs, and tips for owners.

10/26/2026

iFixit’s iPhone Duo teardown reveals Apple’s first foldable is easier to repair than its rivals, but a crunchy hinge and tricky screen repairs are a concern.

10/25/2026

iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Duo is up, revealing some interesting (and some worrisome) details about what it calls the most repairable foldable phone yet. Here are the details.

10/26/2026

Soon after the iPhone Duo hit store shelves, we brgan seeing scattered reports of hinge issues that were causing cracks in the inner display. Apple has now responded to the reports.

10/26/2026

Apple has responded to early reports of iPhone Duo inner displays cracking along the hinge, confirming that it is aware of an issue affecting a small number of devices. In a statement provided to...

10/26/2026

Macworld Amid all the excitement and crowds, iPhone Duo launch weekend didn’t go quite as well as Apple hoped. Some fans lucky enough to get their hands on a Duo on day one...

10/25/2026

Apple published new support documents for the iPhone Duo to help users troubleshoot loose hinges, unusual noises, Touch ID, and display settings for cases.

10/26/2026

Apple may add a Reachability mode to the iPhone Duo, letting users shift the external screen’s content sideways to make use easier for lefties.

10/26/2026

Apple enters its foldable era.

10/25/2026

10/25/2026

Macworld Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale on October 23, but getting hold of one could prove difficult. Preorders opened on October 16 and...

10/25/2026

A recent survey revealed there are some doubts about the first foldable iPhone.