Apple Faces Backlash Over iPhone Duo's Cracking Display, Offers Replacements Amid 'Crackgate' Controversy

10/27/2026

‘Maybe folded it four times, hinge got tight and then made a loud pop,’ one owner says

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photos and videos circulating online show some iPhone Duos with distinctive-looking cracks in their folding screens on launch weekend.

10/27/2026

The iPhone Duo hinge supplier denies causing the recent folding screen defects. The company is now threatening legal action over the false online rumors.

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

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...

10/25/2026

10/26/2026

Apple’s iPhone Duo innards (image: iFixit) Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, has landed on the teardown table, and early owners are already reporting cracks and bright lines along the...

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

It’s kind of wild that there’s an entire YouTube niche in which people buy the latest expensive gadgets and then find creative ways to destroy them. JerryRigEverything is one of the bigger names,...

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.

10/25/2026

Apple's first foldable isn't as fragile as some critics predicted, but a drop test proves even a single fall could crack a screen.

10/25/2026

Recent iPhone Duo teardown videos explore its dual battery setup, vapor chamber cooling, the smaller logic board, and new folding display repair challenge.

10/26/2026

Scalpers in mainland China are slashing prices on Apple’s newly released iPhone Duo after the US tech giant’s first foldable smartphone drew mixed early consumer reviews over durability and...

10/26/2026

If there's anything more idiotic than spending $2,000 on an iPhone Duo, it's getting up at 4:00 AM to go buy it. I did both of those things, and am so relieved to say I'm glad.Left: my photo of...

10/26/2026

Apple officially launched sales of its highly anticipated iPhone Duo on October 23, 2026, drawing enthusiastic crowds to stores worldwide. However, this year’s launch featured a notable change in...

10/26/2026

Samsung mocks Apple's iPhone Duo in a new Galaxy Z Fold 8 ad, highlighting its foldable technology, thinner design, and years of experience.

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

Verizon offers affected iPhone Duo buyers a $100 gift card after pre-order delays. Here's how to claim compensation and check eligibility.