Iphone Duo Screen Issues

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 26 Oct

   Users have posted dozens of pictures showing iPhone Duos with nearly identical damage where a large crack runs down the central crease with a large chipped area about a third of the way up, while a bright line of dead pixels runs all the way across the right-hand screen.

   2 outlets · Daily Mail
2. 27 Oct

   Samsung's first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, suffered an early setback in 2019 when reviewers reported broken screens on the devices.

   2 outlets · BBC

Coverage 5 articles

• 28 Oct Apple's first foldable phone broke within hours, some owners saySome early owners of Apple’s new iPhone Duo report that their devices developed cracks in the inner screen within hours or days of purchase. The $2,000-plus smartphone is experiencing issues with its hinge area where the screen breaks down the middle upon opening, as reported by consumers like Jesse Dalton and Roneshia Smith. While Apple acknowledges awareness of these problems affecting a small number of units…CBS News
• 27 Oct Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo draws early complaints of the screen crackingCustomers who have recently bought Apple's new iPhone Duo are reporting issues with their devices' screens cracking just hours after use. Users describe hearing crunching sounds and seeing cracks along the center crease when unfolding the phone, as well as display malfunctions on one side of the screen. Bloomberg News has verified these complaints from over half a dozen customers who provided images of damaged…Sydney Morning Herald
• 27 Oct Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problemsApple 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…BBC
• 26 Oct iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handsetSince the launch of Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo on Friday, some owners are reporting screen cracks shortly after purchase. Apple acknowledged the issue but stated it affects only a small number of units and offered replacements through AppleCare. Users in Australia reported experiencing audible cracking noises or malfunctions leading to visible damage within hours of use. Experts suggest that while these…The Guardian
• 26 Oct 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 saleCustomers who purchased Apple's £2,000 foldable iPhone Duo just days ago are experiencing issues such as cracked screens and dead pixels. Reports on social media reveal that users hear an audible "pop" after opening their phones just a few times, leading to significant screen damage. The cracks typically run along the central crease with additional chipping and lines of dead pixels appearing on one side of the…Daily Mail

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