iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
Early adopters of Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo are reporting screen cracks occurring near the device's hinge. Apple has acknowledged the issue, attributing it to a display glitch in a small number of units and offering replacements.
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A staff member shows a woman the iPhone Duo at the Apple store in Covent Garden, London. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA A staff member shows a woman the iPhone Duo at the Apple store in Covent Garden, London. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA iPhone iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset Company says small number of devices affected by display glitch after posts appear on Reddit and social media
Prefer the Guardian on Google Owners of the new foldable iPhone are reporting cracks in the device’s screen, as Apple confirmed an issue with a “small number” of units.
Reports of cracks have emerged on Reddit and social media platforms since the handset went on general sale globally on Friday. Experts said there had been too few examples to determine whether there was a more serious problem with Apple’s first foldable device, which retails from $1,999 (£1,499).
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