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Apple acknowledges display cracking on new iPhone Duo

Outlets report that early iPhone Duo users have experienced screen cracking, with Apple confirming it is aware of the issue affecting some units.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 26, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Users reported cracked and broken screens on Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo.1234
  • Apple stated that it is aware of display issues affecting a small number of units.123

Apple's new foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has faced user reports of broken and cracked displays.1234

The screen failures have been reported by a small number of early users.13

Apple acknowledged the situation and stated it is aware of the display issue.23

Where sources agree

  • iPhone Duo screens are cracking or breaking4 of 4
  • Apple is aware of the display issue2 of 4
  • The issue affects a small number of units2 of 4

Who covered this

4 National

Sources

  1. 1TechCrunchUh oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren’t happy about it ↗
  2. 2CNBCApple responds to user reports of broken iPhone Duo screens on new foldable phone ↗
  3. 3The VergeApple acknowledges iPhone Duo display ‘issue' after reports of cracked screens ↗
  4. 4Ars TechnicaSome iPhone Duo screens are already failing ↗

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