Early iPhone Duo Users Report Cracked Inner Screens Hours After Purchase
Notebookcheck reported on October 24 that early owners of Apple's iPhone Duo said the phone's inner 7. 6-inch display cracked within hours of normal use, prompting durability concerns. Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, on October 23, pricing it from $1,999 and featuring a titanium frame, a 5. 4-inch outer screen and a 7. 6-inch inner screen, according to Gizmodo. The launch sparked strong demand; 24/7 Wall St.
noted that pre-orders sold out within minutes, and ABC7 Los Angeles described long queues forming at Apple stores in major U. S. cities. Apple said the inner display layer can be replaced for $49, according to 9to5Mac, while MacRumors reported that out-of-pocket repairs for other damage can cost up to $1,499 without AppleCare+. MacRumors also highlighted that the Duo costs $700-$800 more than the iPhone 18 Pro and omits several camera and hardware features.
