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Apple replaces iPhone Duo units following reports of inner screen cracking

Apple is replacing broken iPhone Duo units after users reported cracks appearing near the display hinge shortly after launch.

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Apple has acknowledged display issues with its new foldable iPhone Duo and is replacing affected units, according to The Verge. Users reported that the inner screen on several brand new devices broke within hours of the official launch on 23 October 2026. [1]

The damage appears concentrated around the center of the display directly above the hinge, The Verge reported. Images shared on social media showed cracks forming in that specific location, accompanied by lines running across the right side of the screen. [1]

Apple acknowledged the issue on 26 October 2026 and confirmed that it will replace damaged devices, according to The Verge. However, the company did not disclose how many broken units have been reported so far or clarify whether the hinge mechanism itself is causing the structural failure. [1]

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In short

  • Users reported inner screen cracks on the iPhone Duo within hours of its launch.
  • The damage appears in the middle of the screen above the hinge mechanism.
  • Apple acknowledged the display issue and is replacing damaged units.

Sources

Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.

  1. [1]Here’s why the iPhone Duo’s hinge could be cracking the screenThe Verge, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
  2. [2]Torn Between the iPhone Duo and 18 Pro? Here's Why I Skipped Apple's First FoldablePCMag UK, 1d ago
  3. [3]Cancel your iPhone Duo pre-order: Here's why I think the iPad mini 8 and iPhone 18 Pro combo is cheaper and betterTom's Guide, 13h ago
  4. [4]Early read on iPhone Duo demand: Here's what you need to knowCNBC, 1d ago
  5. [5]Here's What It Costs To Repair Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo Without AppleCare PlusAOL.co.uk, 1d ago

Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 5 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.

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