Apple's foldable iPhone Duo screens crack after few opens

Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is experiencing screen failures along its central hinge, with some devices cracking after fewer than 20 opens, prompting an investigation into the manufacturing defect. Affected users report a bright line of damaged pixels appearing on the display without any external impact. An Australian buyer described the screen cracking with a snapping sound after just six hours of use, noting no drops or foreign objects were involved. Apple replaced the faulty device immediately and is collecting defective units to determine the root cause, while similar damage has appeared on demo units in China. Tech reviewers who stress-tested the device before launch reported no such issues, and it remains unclear whether these are isolated incidents or a widespread flaw. Standard-use damage is covered by Apple's one-year warranty, and buyers retain a two-week return window.