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Apple acknowledged display issues with its first foldable iPhone, known as the iPhone Duo, on Monday, just days after the device went on sale. The tech giant confirmed that a small number of units are experiencing problems with their inner displays. "If users experience issues with their iPhone Duo display, they should contact AppleCare for a replacement," Apple stated, without revealing the cause of the problem.

The display issues were reported by early buyers who noticed cracks and display failures, especially around the hinge of the foldable phone. Images shared on social media showed vertical cracks running down the center and bright lines across the right side of the screen. Some devices were also found to have dead pixels, raising concerns about the durability of the foldable display, a key selling point of the iPhone Duo.

Apple began shipping the device last week, with initial online orders selling out quickly and customers queuing at stores worldwide. However, the screen damage reports came just as the company entered a market already dominated by Samsung and Google, both of which have years of experience in developing flexible display smartphones.

The iPhone Duo is priced between Dh8,499 and Dh13,599 in the UAE, and there are delayed shipping times due to high demand.