GoKawiilApple's new iPhone Duo foldable reports widespread inner-screen cracking
Apple's first foldable phone, the $1,999 iPhone Duo released last week, is drawing complaints from users whose 7.6-inch inner displays are cracking with visible white lines, in some cases within hours of use. Apple has acknowledged the problem publicly, saying it is aware of an issue affecting a small number of units, while allowing affected customers to swap devices at Apple Stores.
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The reports suggest potential durability problems with Apple's hinge and display engineering on its first foldable, a product category the company entered years after Samsung. Independent testing cited in reporting points to dust possibly entering the hinge despite an IP68 rating, which could indicate a design flaw rather than isolated manufacturing defects, though Apple has not confirmed a root cause. Widespread breakage reports so soon after launch could affect consumer trust in Apple's debut foldable line.
- Apple's iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999, launched last week as the company's first foldable phone.
- Numerous users report inner-screen cracking and white lines appearing within hours of use.
- Apple has acknowledged the issue but hasn't specified its cause or scope; independent tests point to possible hinge/dust problems.
Source: futurism.com — Victor Tangermann, 2026-10-27
Published there as: “Apple’s Folding Phone Is Already Breaking at an Incredible Rate, Just Hours Into Use”
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