The iPhone Duo went on sale today, and some buyers already have broken screens. Photos posted on Reddit show a fault on the inner screen near the hinge, plus a bright line across the right side.
One owner in Australia said the screen cracked as they opened the phone for about the 20th time, six hours after getting it. They heard a crack near the hinge and saw no marks or trapped grit.
π The Backstory
Folding screens are fragile by design. They bend thousands of times and sit on a hinge that can catch dust and grit. The inner screen is soft plastic rather than glass.
Apple replaced at least one broken phone in store and has not commented publicly. Early faults are watched closely, because a repair program or recall can cost a company billions. Foldables have a history of first-year problems.
π― Why It Matters
An expensive phone should survive normal use. Buyers should know the return and repair policy before they open the box.
The iPhone Duo went on sale today, and some buyers already have broken screens. Photos posted on Reddit show a fault on the inner screen near the hinge, plus a bright line across the right side.
One owner in Australia said the screen cracked as they opened the phone for about the 20th time, six hours after getting it. They heard a crack near the hinge and saw no marks or trapped grit.
Folding screens are fragile by design. They bend thousands of times and sit on a hinge that can catch dust and grit. The inner screen is soft plastic rather than glass.
Apple replaced at least one broken phone in store and has not commented publicly. Early faults are watched closely, because a repair program or recall can cost a company billions. Foldables have a history of first-year problems.
An expensive phone should survive normal use. Buyers should know the return and repair policy before they open the box.