iPhone Duo screen cracks reported
The gist
Apple's $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo launched Oct 23 and owners soon reported inner screens cracking along the center crease.
Apple has not named a cause, and how widespread the problem is remains unclear.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026The iPhone Duo launches in the US starting at $1,999. An Australian owner reports the inner screen cracked after roughly six hours of ownership and fewer than 20 openings; Apple replaced the phone during a store visit.
- Oct 23, 2026A Reddit user (fenibook) reports two cases of inner-display failure on launch day.
- Oct 24, 2026Sam Kohl posts on X warning against taking the iPhone Duo to the beach, citing vulnerability to environmental elements.