Early owners of Apple's first folding iPhone report center‑fold cracks and pixel issues, prompting AppleCare replacements and a wave of memes across tech and crypto circles.
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Apple has confirmed that a small number of iPhone Duo foldable phones are experiencing inner display cracks, urging affected users to contact AppleCare for replacements.
Apple has re‑opened its in‑store pickup option for the iPhone Duo in the United States and Canada, but inventory remains extremely limited.
Apple’s Jen Simmons said the company is investigating ways to let websites use more of the iPhone Duo’s outer display, after reviewers flagged Safari’s right‑hand controls as too space‑hungry.
Within hours of release, some iPhone Duo owners discovered a vertical crack along the inner display hinge, prompting replacement offers from Apple.
Apple has begun setting up large, cloth‑covered structures at its New York flagship store, hinting at giant iPhone Duo models before the device’s Friday debut.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo sold out within minutes of opening pre‑orders, but limited assembly yields mean many buyers face a three‑month delay.
Analyst Mark Gurman says Apple erred by opening iPhone Duo pre‑orders despite knowing severe supply limits, prompting early‑buyer disappointment.
Apple retail employees have been instructed to tell customers that walk‑in purchases of the iPhone Duo on launch day are unlikely to succeed, reflecting the device’s limited supply.
Early Geekbench 7 results show the iPhone Duo delivering performance on par with the iPhone 18 Pro, both powered by Apple’s new A20 Pro chip.