iPhone Duo Teardown Raises Durability Concerns Amid High Repairability Ratings

10/26/2026

An iFixit teardown may explain why some iPhone Duo displays are cracking – but the findings aren't all bad.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

10/25/2026

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

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.

10/25/2026

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

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

Apple’s first foldable has new screen dimensions, leaving apps with a lot of unused space or awkward cropping. It’ll get better over time.

10/26/2026

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

10/25/2026

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

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.

10/24/2026

Apple has planned these 4 massive upgrades for its future foldables.

10/25/2026

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

10/25/2026

The fix works differently than you'd expect, and it isn't here yet.

10/24/2026

Information Architects (iA) has updated iA Writer and iA Presenter for the unique iPhone Duo screen orientations.