TL;DR
- Some early iPhone Duo owners are reporting cracked inner screens, with damage appearing near the crease.
- One owner says their screen broke after fewer than 20 unfolds, and Apple replaced the phone immediately.
- The cause and scale remain unclear, and it’s too early to establish whether there’s a broader design flaw.
It’s October 23, and arguably the most-hyped smartphone of the year is finally starting to reach customers. Apple’s iPhone Duo is available starting today, and although supply is thin and delivery estimates unsightly, there’s a bigger reason that mars what should be a celebratory launch day.
Early iPhone Duo buyers are facing problems with the new foldable’s hinge, with some reporting that the phone’s inner screens cracked after a handful of folds and unfolds. That’s not what you want to see, especially if you’re dropping $2,000 on a device.