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Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo faces early screen creasing and cracking issues

Apple's new $2,000 iPhone Duo is experiencing early issues with its foldable screen, with users reporting significant creases and even cracks appearing shortly after purchase. Some devices have developed a visible white line along the crease, which teardown analyses suggest could be due to hinge mechanism components applying excessive pressure. While many users seem content with their new foldable device, others are encountering these defects, with some reporting screen breakage after minimal use. Apple has reportedly been replacing devices with the white line glitch, but it remains to be seen how they will address the more widespread creasing issue. AI

RANK_REASON Product defect report for a consumer electronic device.

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Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo faces early screen creasing and cracking issues

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Samantha Cole ·

    iPhone Duo Users Are Already Seeing a Big Old Crease in the Middle of Their $2,000 Foldable iPhone

    "Crackgate" has come for Apple's new folding phone.