iPhone Duo Launch Reveals Screen Cracking and Hinge Issues

Key summary

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, launched on September 9, 2026, with sales beginning October 23, 2026. Early reports from media outlets including The Verge, PhoneArena, Macworld, iFixit, Reddit, India Today, and UNILAD highlight significant hardware issues, specifically screen cracking or bright lines along the fold on the inner display after only a few uses. Additionally, users report hinge problems such as inability to fully open or close, abnormal sounds, looseness, or stiffness. Apple states these mechanical issues cannot be fixed via software and may require replacing the entire inner display assembly, which is costly without AppleCare coverage. Other reported concerns include app compatibility on the 7.6-inch inner screen, limitations in multitasking when the device is folded, a lack of a telephoto lens, and a low-resolution 4MP FaceTime camera located under the inner screen.