iPhone Duo Screen Cracks Reported in Identical Pattern, Raising Structural Concerns

Reports of identical screen cracks on the newly released iPhone Duo are mounting, with some devices breaking within hours of purchase or before setup completion. All reported cracks follow the same pattern, featuring a central black line with light extending to the right. The issue appears concentrated near the hinge, a known weak point for foldable phones, but the frequency is unusually high. iFixit's teardown and CT scans suggest the internal metal support bar may not lower sufficiently when folded, causing stress concentration where the curved crease contacts the bar. Demo units in stores have shown the same defect, and some users received replacements from Apple. No official statement has been issued yet, but the consistent pattern across multiple reports strongly indicates a manufacturing problem.