iPhone Duo early buyers report screens cracking at the hinge

Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is facing early reports of screens cracking at the hinge shortly after its Friday sales launch, with one user claiming failure within six hours and fewer than twenty opens. Apple has not yet officially commented. Reports of damaged devices are increasing across social media and Reddit, with users in Australia, the US, Canada, and China sharing photos and videos showing damage near the hinge. Several owners describe feeling unusual resistance when opening, followed by a crack and a line or bright pixel band on the inner screen. One Australian Reddit user, Midnight_Slump, documented his case with photos and Apple paperwork, which moderators verified. After being offered an express replacement with a full price hold and no guaranteed delivery date, he visited a store and received a new device on the spot. Another user reported the screen failed before finishing initial setup.