Sounds Like iPhone Duo Keeps Cracking, and Users Aren’t Happy, TechCrunch Reports
Early owners report screen damage
The iPhone Duo, Apple’s foldable phone, was introduced at this year’s Surprise and Shine event. Apple had presented the device as a solution to the technical challenges of folding-screen design.
Bloomberg reported complaints from early users about screens cracking after a short period of use. Some owners said they heard a loud crunch before noticing a crack, while others described display problems.
Creases draw further criticism
404 Media reported that some early buyers found deep creases running down the center of the folding display. The phone’s screen costs $2,000, according to the report.
Foldable phones face durability hurdles
Foldable phones have long been a goal for Silicon Valley companies, but several models released so far have encountered similar problems. Apple had said it had solved the design challenge.
The early complaints suggest the Duo may still face some of the durability issues seen in other foldable devices. The reports concern a limited number of phones, according to Apple’s statement to Bloomberg.
Key points
- Bloomberg reported cracks appearing on some iPhone Duo screens within hours or days.
- Some owners also reported loud noises and display malfunctions.
- 404 Media described deep creases on the phone’s $2,000 folding display.
- Apple told Bloomberg an inner-display issue affected a small number of units.