The two main foldable phone formats serve different needs: clamshell flip phones open to standard phone-size screens and offer compact, one-handed use with glanceable outer-screen information, while book-style foldables expand to tablet-sized displays suited for content consumption and multitasking. Book-style models are bulkier and more mechanically delicate, requiring protective cases, whereas clamshells stay pocket-friendly but don't offer extra screen space over a regular phone.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-27
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.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-27
Apple confirmed it will replace iPhone Duo handsets affected by inner-display problems, days after the foldable phone's launch. Users have shared photos online showing lines, cracks along the screen's crease, and reported crunching sounds when opening the device. Apple said a small number of units are affected and advised owners to contact the company for a replacement.
bbc.co.uk
· 2026-10-27
Lux Optics has rolled out an update to its Halide camera app that adapts the interface for Apple's iPhone Duo foldable, adding layouts for each of the device's three fold positions. The update lets users reposition camera controls, including a mode that turns the partially-open Duo into a waist-level viewfinder camera. The release is live now for Halide Mark III users, with Lux Optics saying more Duo-specific features are planned.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-26
Following its release, reviewers of the $2,000 iPhone Duo are advising buyers to purchase AppleCare+ or AppleCare One coverage despite the added cost. The recommendation stems from the inherent fragility of foldable phone design as it currently stands in 2026, which makes out-of-warranty repairs especially costly.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-26
A CNET columnist spent about 20 minutes testing Apple's foldable iPhone Duo at a Seattle store after initially dismissing the $2,000 device as not for him. He praised the unfolding animation and interior glow in tent mode, though he still favors the iPhone 18 Pro's camera for photography work. Colleague Abrar Al-Heeti, who has used the Duo more extensively, said its cost and limited availability show it isn't for everyone, but that she has no plans to return to a traditional phone.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-26
Buyers of Apple's new $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo are reporting that the device's internal display develops bright and dead pixel lines within hours or days of normal use, with some failures occurring before setup was even completed. iFixit has disassembled a unit to investigate the hinge and cable area as a possible cause, though Apple has not issued an official explanation. Screen replacement reportedly costs roughly half the phone's purchase price.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-26
Multiple iPhone Duo owners say bright white lines are appearing across the inner display, often within hours of unboxing, with damage consistently located near the hinge area. Teardown analysis from iFixit and a separate YouTuber disassembly both point to possible hinge design flaws, though Apple has not confirmed a cause.
zdnet.com
· 2026-10-26
Folding electric bikes remain heavy despite their compact size, since motors, batteries and hinge hardware add significant weight. Lectric's folding XP4, for example, weighs 62 pounds without its battery and 69 pounds with it installed, making it difficult to lift into a car or carry up stairs. Transit rules can also restrict usage, as Amtrak caps electric bikes at 50 pounds, excluding heavier folding models.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-26
Following reports from MacRumors and Reddit users of cracked displays and faulty pixel lines near the hinge of Apple's iPhone Duo, repair specialists at iFixit built a 3D model from teardown footage, patents and CT scans to investigate. They found the breaks cluster near a connector-dense area below the cable linking the two screens, and simulations suggest the center support bar may fail to drop fully, creating a stress point where the screen's curve meets it.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-26
Multiple Reddit users report that the inner display on Apple's new foldable, the iPhone Duo, cracks when opened, with some cases occurring during initial setup. WIRED says its own review unit has shown no issues after two weeks of daily use, and Apple has not responded to a request for comment.
wired.com
· 2026-10-26
A video demo from YouTuber Stephen Robles shows the folding iPhone Duo can trigger Shortcuts automations when the device is opened, closed, or either. Robles used the Open trigger to automatically launch a productivity app, and confirmed the Closed trigger could be set to lock the phone. Developer pdfu had previously found references to this feature in code last month, but this marks the first public video of it working.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-26
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