Apple investigates iPhone Duo hinge cracks after user reports

Apple is investigating reports that the inner display of its new foldable iPhone Duo is cracking near the hinge, with some users reporting damage within hours of purchase, though the cause remains unconfirmed. The iPhone Duo launched in India on October 23 at Rs 3,00,000, and social media images show cracked screens and white pixel lines concentrated around the folding mechanism. One Australian owner reported failure after six hours and fewer than 20 openings, feeling resistance and hearing a pop, while technology commentators have shared multiple similar photos online. No technical assessment has confirmed a manufacturing defect, design weakness, or isolated accidents, and failure rates remain unknown without verified counts or independent analysis. Some reviewers reported no issues during testing, and Reddit verification of one case only confirmed the damage, not its cause.