Apple reports early screen and hinge issues on iPhone Duo
Apple acknowledged hardware defects in the new iPhone Duo, including screen cracking and hinge failures. The company is replacing affected units, while separate reports detail production delays at Boeing.
The launch of the iPhone Duo, Apple's foldable phone announced at the Surprise and Shine event, has been marred by early hardware complaints. Bloomberg reported that users are experiencing screens cracking after just hours or days of use, with some hearing a loud crunching noise before the failure. Other users reported display malfunctions and significant creases down the middle of the $2,000 folding screen. Apple told Bloomberg it is aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units. The company stated that the hinge issues affect a small number of devices, typically within the first hours of use, and that affected units are being replaced. These reports suggest that the notoriously tricky form factor remains problematic, mirroring issues seen in other foldable models.
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