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iPhone Duo 2 prototypes test Face ID as Crackgate and other complaints pile up

gulfnews.com — October 26, 2026 at 06:01 AM UTC

Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, released October 24, faces early criticism over its Touch ID unlock reliability, missing telephoto camera, and user-reported screen cracks along the hinge, dubbed "Crackgate." The side-button fingerprint sensor sometimes requires multiple attempts, and left-handed users find it hard to reach, though reviewers still rate the device highly for performance and battery life. Apple has not yet explained the crack reports, raising durability concerns at the $1,999 price point. Bloomberg reports Apple is testing iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with under-display Face ID, potentially arriving in two to three years, and may add a telephoto lens and larger screen later. Buyers who can wait may get a more polished device.

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