Apple acknowledges display defect affecting small number of iPhone Duo units
Apple confirmed an issue with inner displays cracking on some iPhone Duo phones and directed affected users to AppleCare for replacement.
What happened
Following user reports of cracked and broken inner screens on iPhone Duo devices—often showing a bright line running from center to right—Apple acknowledged in a statement to Bloomberg and 9to5Mac that it is aware of "an issue impacting the inner display" on a "small number of iPhone Duo units." The problem appears linked to hinge tightening that causes cracking when the device is opened. iFixit's teardown analysis suggested the foldable screen may be pushing against a center bar where damage occurs. Apple directed affected users to contact AppleCare for replacement, with at least one Australian user reporting an on-the-spot replacement at an Apple Store.
Context
The acknowledgment of a hardware defect in a niche but premium foldable device early in its market life raises questions about manufacturing quality and durability in a product category still establishing user confidence.
What's disputed
Apple characterizes the issue as affecting a "small number" of units, but the sources do not provide independent verification of the actual prevalence or scope of the defect.