iPhone Duo foldable screens crack within hours for some buyers

Apple's $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo has reportedly suffered inner display cracks within hours of purchase, with one owner claiming the screen broke after fewer than 20 folds. The extent and cause of the failures remain unknown. Reports emerged on October 23, the phone's official sale date, with photos showing cracks along the hinge and bright lines across screens. An Australian owner said an Apple Store replaced the device immediately after an audible cracking sound occurred during unfolding. Apple has emphasized the iPhone Duo's precision-engineered hinge and multilayer display durability. The incidents raise questions about individual devices but do not establish a widespread defect, with insufficient evidence to determine a common cause.