Cracked Screens Emerge on Apple’s First Foldable iPhone
Reports of cracked inner screens surfaced within hours of the iPhone Duo’s launch, with owners sharing images of fractures near the central hinge and display lines extending toward the right side of the panel. The pattern appeared across multiple newly delivered foldable phones, although Apple did not disclose how many units were affected.
Apple acknowledged the problem and said it would replace damaged devices. The company’s limited explanation has left questions about the scale of the issue and the role of the foldable design in the failures.
An iFixit teardown may provide additional context. The repair company’s lead teardown technician examined the iPhone Duo as the company released its repairability rating for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. The teardown places the screen failures within a broader assessment of how the device is constructed and serviced, although the available reporting does not establish a single confirmed cause.
For now, the launch has produced an early hardware-quality problem: some customers are receiving foldable phones with already-damaged inner displays, while Apple is handling replacements and further technical scrutiny focuses on the device’s design.