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iPhone Duo Hinge Cracks Days After Launch
27 Oct
Summary
- Inner display cracking along the hinge reported by owners.
- Apple confirms awareness of a small number of affected units.
- Defective hinge may cause bright lines or dead pixels on screen.
The newly released iPhone Duo is facing early criticism due to reports of its inner display cracking along the hinge. This issue has surfaced only three days after the device's market debut, raising concerns about its durability. Apple has officially acknowledged the problem, confirming it has "aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units."
The root cause appears to be a potentially defective inner hinge. This fault can manifest as a series of bright lines across the display's midpoint when unfolded, and some units exhibit dead pixels near the crease. While hinge issues are not uncommon for foldable phones, such early failures are unusual.
Affected users are encouraged by Apple to seek assistance through AppleCare for a replacement device. Despite these reports, some review units, including one from Engadget and another from CNET, have not shown signs of this defect. One tested unit has reportedly endured over 55,000 folds without issue.
