iPhone Duo screen defects surface on launch day
Some iPhone Duo buyers report cracks and bright lines on the inner display near the hinge shortly after the foldable went on sale. One owner in Australia said the screen broke after fewer than 20 openings, and an Apple Store replaced the handset; Apple has not commented.
On launch day for Apple’s first foldable, several owners posted accounts and images of damaged internal displays. The failures clustered near the folding mechanism, with visible streaks on the right-hand portion of the panel.
One Australian buyer said the handset failed within roughly six hours and after fewer than 20 folds; the person reported a crack while opening it and said there was no visible impact damage. An Apple Store reportedly swapped that unit for a new one. Other Reddit posts showed similar defects, and Apple had not responded to a request for comment.
The early reports could affect prospective buyers of expensive foldables, who may wait for durability evidence before committing. They may also pressure Apple and rivals to explain hinge and display reliability, potentially shaping consumer confidence in folding devices. Because the accounts are limited and anecdotal, the broader impact may depend on how many units show similar failures and how Apple responds.