iPhone Duo screens cracking along hinge, owners report

Owners of the new foldable iPhone Duo are reporting cracked screens along the hinge, with some devices failing immediately upon unboxing in stores. Photos on Reddit show cracks and bright lines on the internal displays, mostly near the hinge. One user's phone broke after six hours and fewer than 20 folds, with a creaking sound preceding the damage. Similar reports have emerged from China and Australia, with Apple Stores offering warranty replacements. A blogger's test of 11,000 folds at -20°C showed the hinge held up, though the crease was prominent. The iPhone Duo launched globally on October 23, 2026, with a base price of $2,000.