Early Adopters of Apple's iPhone Duo Report Cracked Screens and Hinge Issues

10/27/2026

Customers reported hearing a crunching sound when unfolding the phone, followed by a large crack forming along the center crease

10/26/2026

Apple’s first book-style foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is facing complaints from some users who claim that its inner display cracked after only a few folds.

10/26/2026

Apple's first foldable iPhone is reportedly facing display-related complaints, with some early buyers experiencing screen damage after encountering resistance while unfolding the device. Apple's...

10/26/2026

IPHONE Duo users have claimed the screens have cracked just hours after the tech giant launched the foldable £1,499 mobile. The tech giant’s futuristic phone hit shelves worldwide on Friday, but...

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?

10/26/2026

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

10/26/2026

Apple’s $2,000 folding phone, the iPhone Duo, came out just two days ago and people are already seeing big fat creases down the middle of the folding screen, and some devices are cracked in the...

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...

10/26/2026

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.

10/27/2026

Apple's folding iPhone Duo offers easier access to batteries and small components, while inner-screen and hinge repairs still demand delicate work.

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, a foldable smartphone that combines innovative technology with practical design, has undergone extensive testing to validate its IP68 certification. This certification ensures...

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

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

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.

10/26/2026

Apple enters its foldable era.

10/27/2026

Apple will replace iPhone Duo units with failing inner screens. iFixit ties the damage to a hinge support bar near a display cable.

10/27/2026

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

10/27/2026

Apple has acknowledged an inner-display issue affecting a small number of iPhone Duo units after users reported cracks along the fold within hours or days of use. The company has advised affected...

10/27/2026

Apple acknowledges an issue affecting the interior, folding screen on a ‘small number of iPhone Duo units.’

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

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

After days of viral reports about the iPhone Duo's inner screen, Apple has publicly acknowledged the problem.In a statement provided to Mashable, the company said it is aware of an issue affecting...

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 owners report inner screen cracks along the fold; Apple Stores are granting full replacements.

10/27/2026

Apple started shipping its highly anticipated first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, just last week. The phone, which opens up like a passport booklet, saw massive demand. Online orders sold out in...

10/27/2026

Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

10/27/2026

Apple on Monday said it was aware of the issue and that it would replace the devices under its AppleCare warranty.

10/27/2026

APPLE has confirmed it will replace faulty models of its new iPhone Duo just days after the gadget launched. The release of the new smartphone was long awaited by tech lovers. But some owners of...

10/26/2026

Days after launching its first folding iPhone, Apple acknowledged on Monday that some of the devices exhibit display problems and ​said it will replace them.

10/27/2026

Customers say Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo’s inner screen cracked after hours or days of normal use, sometimes after a crunching sound or a newly stiff hinge.

10/27/2026

Apple’s first foldable sold out in minutes and won strong reviews. Now Apple is replacing units whose inner screens crack along the fold, a teardown points to the hinge, and the stock is slipping.

10/27/2026

Admits a 'small number' of iPhone Duos have display problems, and no, you're not folding it wrong.

10/26/2026

Apple has acknowledged a problem with the inner screens of its new $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo after customers reported cracks and bright lines appearing near the hinge — in some cases within hours...

10/26/2026

Reports of damaged inner displays have raised questions about the durability of Apple iPhone Duo. Several images show cracks near the hinge, but the underlying cause remains unconfirmed. Here is...

10/27/2026

Within hours of the iPhone Duo launch last Friday, people reported that the inner screen on some brand new foldable phones was already broken. The issue was similar across many photos shared on...

10/27/2026

Some early users of Apple's first foldable iPhone report defect that causes cracks in inner screen, amid strong initial demand

10/26/2026

Chance Miller, 9to5Mac: Here is Apple’s full statement: The response to iPhone Duo from early users has been incredibly positive, and we are seeing exciting things from developers who are...

10/26/2026

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

10/26/2026

So much hinges on how a company handles problems with a new product like Apple's iPhone Duo.

10/26/2026

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

10/27/2026

Apple has advised affected iPhone Duo owners to contact AppleCare for a replacement after reports of cracks and display failures near the hinge.

10/27/2026

Apple says a "small number" of iPhone Duo units have inner-screen defects after reports of cracks and bright lines near the hinge, and advises affected customers to contact AppleCare for replacements.

10/26/2026

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

10/26/2026

The iPhone Duo, one of Apple Inc.’s biggest new products in years, is drawing a growing number of complaints from customers who say the foldable display cracked after just hours or days of use.

10/26/2026

Apple's first foldable iPhone is already facing complaints just days after launch, raising concerns about its durability and the experience of early adopters.

10/26/2026

Whether you've gotten your hands on an iPhone Duo or not, the main thing on most people's minds regarding Apple's new foldable device is just how much stress it can withstand before...

10/26/2026

How tough is Apple's first-ever foldable phone?JerryRigEverything, the YouTube channel that made a name for itself by putting phones through a series of very tough stress tests, has now done the...

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

According to iFixit, the most plausible reason for the breakages is a malfunctioning central support bar inside the hinge. The bar is supposed to retract each time the phone closes, but it's...

10/26/2026

Multiple early users have reported identical damage.