iPhone Duo screens crack near hinge hours after launch

Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is facing early durability concerns after owners reported screen cracks near the hinge within hours of launch, raising questions about the device's reliability. One Australian owner reported the display cracked after about six hours and fewer than 20 openings, feeling something beneath the screen before hearing a crack. Apple replaced the device at a store, though an initial express replacement offer required a full-cost hold and lacked a delivery estimate. Similar damage has been reported on social media, including demonstration units in China, though the frequency remains unclear. The cause is unconfirmed, with speculation about hinge pressure, and Apple has not publicly addressed the issue.