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The iPhone Duo just came out, and owners are already seeing screens crack at the hinge
Tom's Guide • • general
Key Points:
- Apple's newly released foldable iPhone Duo is experiencing display cracking issues along the hinge, with early users reporting the inner screen breaking less than 24 hours after launch.
- The cracks consistently appear along the fold line, causing pixel problems such as a bright white line, and have been reported globally from the U.S. to China and Australia.
- Durability tests reveal the phone's inner display crease worsens with use, and dust infiltration compromises the hinge mechanism despite the IP68 rating, leading to permanent screen damage.
- Apple has provided in-store replacements for affected users, though initial phone support required a full handset cost hold and lacked clear replacement timelines.
- While some defects are expected with new tech, the extent of the issue remains unclear; Apple covers hardware problems under a one-year warranty and offers a 14-day return policy.
