Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems

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Chia, O. (2026, October 27). Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c893zwlev2xpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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BBC News · collected 2026-10-27 · by Osmond Chia

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Apple announced it will replace iPhone Duo handsets experiencing screen issues shortly after its release. The problem manifests as lines and cracks on the £1,999 ($2,668) device's inner display, which folds along a central hinge. Apple acknowledged an issue affecting "a small number" of units and advised users to contact them for replacements. This development follows similar challenges faced by Samsung with its Galaxy Fold in 2019 when early reviewers encountered screen malfunctions.
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Story summary

Just days after its launch, users of Apple's new iPhone Duo, a £2,000 foldable device, are reporting significant screen issues like cracks and dead pixels. Customers report hearing an audible 'pop' followed by visible damage when folding or unfolding their phones. Apple acknowledged the issue and offered replacements to affected customers via AppleCare. The company confirmed that a small number of units have been impacted due to a glitch in the inner display, possibly related to a thin hinge component breaking under strain. With iPhone Duos out of stock until January 2027, those seeking repairs or refunds may face extended wait times.

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📰 Iphone Duo Screen Issues
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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 2 of 23 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles report on the same issue of screen cracks in the iPhone Duo shortly after its release, with Apple confirming and addressing the problem.”
That didn't take long! iPhone Duo buyers report cracks, dead pixels and lines across the screen - just days after Apple's £2,000 foldable device went on sale same event · 95%
Daily Mail
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 27% hedged 8 of 30 📰 publisher trust 67
“Both articles refer to the initial issues and customer complaints about screen problems with the iPhone Duo shortly after its release, and the subsequent response from Apple regarding replacements.”
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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 2 of 22 📰 publisher trust 66
“The articles describe different aspects of the iPhone Duo's release: one about customers lining up and initial stock issues, while the other is about Apple addressing screen problems after the launch.”
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Daily Mail
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 17% hedged 12 of 72 📰 publisher trust 67
“Article A discusses the initial unveiling and anticipation of the iPhone Duo before its release, while Article B reports on a post-release issue with screen problems and Apple's response to replace affected units.”
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Apple said it is aware of "an issue impacting the inner display on a small number" of units and urged affected users to contact the company for a replacement. The Duo's launch, which attracted long queues at Apple stores around the world last week, comes as the brand tries to reinvigorate its catalogue and challenge the foldable phones offered by rivals. Some Duo owners also posted photos online showing cracks along the screen's centre crease, while others reported a crunching noise when opening the device.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-27
🔮 - Published Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets that have developed problems with their screens just days after the highly-anticipated smartphone went on sale.
2026-10-27 · BBC News
Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems · assertive framing

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- Published Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets that have developed problems with their screens just days after the highly-anticipated smartphone went on sale. asserted
smartphone → publish → sale
Photos posted by social media users show lines that appeared on the screens of the technology giant's first ever foldable device, which has a starting price of £1,999 ($2,668) in the UK. asserted
which → post → UK
Apple said it is aware of "an issue impacting the inner display on a small number" of units and urged affected users to contact the company for a replacement. The Duo's launch, which attracted long queues at Apple stores around the world last week, comes as the brand tries to reinvigorate its catalogue and challenge the foldable phones offered by rivals. Some Duo owners also posted photos online showing cracks along the screen's centre crease, while others reported a crunching noise when opening the device. asserted
others → say → device
The Duo's 7.6-inch (19.3cm) inner display is held together by a central hinge - a complex piece of engineering that has resulted in flaws in the folding devices made by some of Apple's competitors. asserted
that → hold → competitors
Samsung's first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, suffered an early setback in 2019 when reviewers reported broken screens on the devices. asserted
reviewers → suffer → devices
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