Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Goes on Sale, Some Screens Crack

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, officially went on sale today. However, the inner screens of several devices have already failed. Images shared by users show damage occurring along the hinge, with 1 or several bright lines also appearing on the right side of the screen. Notably, the problem appears in a similar area in all the complaints.

One user wrote that they had used the phone for about 6 hours and unfolded it fewer than 20 times during that period. When opening the device to show it to a friend, the user felt something beneath the screen near the inner hinge. As the user continued opening the phone, a distinct cracking sound was heard, and immediately afterward, the screen broke along the hinge line.

The device's inner screen and outer hinge had shown no prior signs of damage. The user emphasized that they saw no damage indicating that a foreign object had become trapped inside the phone or that it had sustained an external impact. Therefore, it is still unclear why the screen cracked. It is also unknown whether the issue affects all devices.

The phone's owner said that after contacting an Apple Store, the device was replaced on the spot with a completely new one. A photo of a broken screen was also posted in another report. A video in the comments showed 1 more iPhone Duo with the same problem. Apple has not yet commented on the matter.