Early user reports of iPhone Duo mishaps see cracked screens and faulty pixels
Early adopters of the new iPhone Duo are reporting hardware failures, specifically cracked inner displays and malfunctioning pixels near the hinge. Technical analysis suggests a design flaw in the hinge mechanism that may put excessive pressure on the flexible OLED screen.
Why it matters
Hardware defects in flagship devices can significantly impact consumer trust and brand reputation for major technology companies like Apple.
Users report that inner displays become damaged after a few folds, with
Photo: HWZ At a Glance Generated by AI Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the i Phone Duo , has barely reached customers, but reports of cracked inner displays are already appearing online. Worse, some owners claim their devices broke after only a handful of folds, raising questions about the durability of the iPhone Duo’s hinge and flexible screen.
According to MacRumors and 9to5Mac , several owners have reported cracks appearing along the inner display’s central hinge. They added that this often comes with bright white lines or sections of malfunctioning pixels.
Others reported their iPhone Duo’s case cracking during initial setup , with the damage happening around the same section of the folding screen, although the number of affected devices remains unknown.
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