{
  "id": 16556771,
  "title": "Some iPhone Duo Owners Report Faulty Inner Screens After Just Days Of Use",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/some-iphone-duo-owners-report-faulty-inner-screens-after-just-days-of",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T03:28:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/408338/iphone-duo-faulty-inner-screen/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's recently launched iPhone Duo foldable smartphone has faced criticism from some owners who have reported faulty inner screens breaking after just a few days of use. Multiple online reports claim that the foldable screen is prone to cracking, typically resulting in a vertical line down the center of the phone with a horizontal line spreading to the right half of the folding panel. This issue seems to occur when users attempt to open the device, with a stiff hinge and resistance felt during the process, often accompanied by a popping or cracking sound. One user described the problem as \"glass snapping,\" and noted that they experienced it after only three hours of owning the phone. Other users reported the issue after several days of normal use, even among those who have used foldable devices before. Apple has yet to address the issue officially, with the iFixit team speculating that a support bar in the hinge may be the cause of the stress hotspot leading to screen damage. This isn't the first display issue reported in a foldable smartphone, as Samsung's original Galaxy Fold faced similar problems, leading to a redesign. While first-generation products often contain flaws, this particular issue appears more significant, prompting users to seek assistance from Apple, with mixed results.",
  "summary": "Apple held off on releasing a foldable smartphone until it was confident it had the perfect product, which was why the recently launched iPhone Duo arrived several years after the first Android foldable. Despite the company’s efforts, the device is not free from faults, as some users have quickly discovered. In fact, one particular problem […] The post Some iPhone Duo Owners Report Faulty Inner…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}