Early iPhone Duo owners report screen cracks along the foldable hinge

Early buyers of the new foldable iPhone Duo are reporting screen cracks along the device hinge, according to reports from آي-فون إسلام and Heartlander News. Users reported that flexible screen damage and lines of bright pixels appeared near the fold line shortly after receiving the handsets, as آي-فون إسلام noted. Money Today and Geeky Gadgets both reported that the display issue has been dubbed Crackgate online. [1][3][4][5]

The defects first surfaced on Reddit and MacRumors forums, according to آي-فون إسلام. Money Today reported that the reports have prompted order cancellations and a drop in resale prices. PhoneArena reported that an alleged hinge supplier for the device has threatened legal action against anyone blaming it for the display issues. [1][2][4]

Apple announced the iPhone Duo at Apple Park on September 9, 2026, and officially released the smartphone on October 23, 2026 [6]. As FTMQ Tech reported earlier, the device costs 2,000 dollars, and teardown site iFixit identified a potential design flaw in the mechanical hinge mechanism [7, 8]. [6][7][8]

Apple is replacing the affected handsets while investigating the root causes of the display damage, according to آي-فون إسلام. As FTMQ Tech reported earlier, Apple covers damage resulting from normal use under its one-year warranty, and buyers have a 14-day window to return the device. [1][7][8]