Apple's iPhone Duo Faces Scrutiny Over Display Cracking and Durability Concerns

10/27/2026

Apple has responded to the reports regarding the iPhone Duo inner display cracking. In a statement to 9to5Mac, the company acknowledged that it is aware of the issue and has offered a basic...

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

JerryRigEverything's durability test left the iPhone Duo with green lines across its inner display, while iFixit also found issues.

10/26/2026

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

10/25/2026

Apple claims that a broken internal iPhone Duo display was dropped leading it to break after only three hours of use.

10/25/2026

Apple admits that the Safari browser needs to be given more space on the Duo's external display.

10/26/2026

Quite simply, you’ve got to play with Apple’s folding iPhone to really understand its appeal.

10/26/2026

We’re using our in-house robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.

10/25/2026

The idea is simple: let you shift the main content on the outer screen left or right so it better matches how you naturally grip the phone, including if you’re left-handed.

10/25/2026

Verizon is giving a $100 gift card as a consolation gift.

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.

10/26/2026

The iPhone Duo is landing in consumers' hands, but some of them are seeing cracking issues with the inner screen. Here's Apple's official response.

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

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

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

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

10/26/2026

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

10/26/2026

Buyers around the world are experiencing the same odd disaster.

10/25/2026

Recent reports of screen cracking on the iPhone Duo’s foldable display have ignited discussions among users and industry experts. Some users have claimed that their screens cracked after minimal...

10/25/2026

The walk-in experience at Apple stores for customers wanting to buy an iPhone Duo was a lot better than early reports had claimed it would be.

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

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

The iPhone Duo is the hottest thing in tech right now and iFixit have published their signature teardown. It addresses the recent reports of malfunctioning hinges on some early units while also...

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

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?

10/25/2026

Buyers of Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, are reporting a serious issue online with their purchase. All reports demonstrate a common pattern of a vertical and a horizontal line appearing...

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

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

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.

10/26/2026

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

10/25/2026

A suspicious spot in the hinge lines up with the damage, and the repair bill stings even more.