{
  "id": 16651807,
  "title": "iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/iphone-duo-owners-report-cracks-in-apples-first-foldable-handset",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T19:15:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/26/iphone-duo-owners-cracks-apple-first-foldable-handset"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Owners of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, are reporting cracks in the device’s screen, following its global release on Friday. Apple confirmed a display glitch affecting a \"small number\" of units. While experts are cautious about determining a more serious issue, the company stated that users experiencing problems should contact AppleCare for a replacement. A user in Australia reported that their Duo cracked within six hours of ownership and shared their experience on Reddit, along with an image showing a malfunction. Another user heard a \"cracking noise\" and faced a similar screen issue. Despite the reported problems, Apple believes the affected units show defects quickly after use and praised the initial positive response from early users. The demand for the iPhone Duo has been \"extraordinary,\" and the next shipment round is expected in January due to sellouts. A tech analyst noted that it is too soon to assess the severity of the screen issue, emphasizing the importance of Apple's response strategy.",
  "summary": "Company says small number of devices affected by display glitch after posts appear on Reddit and social media Owners of the new foldable iPhone are reporting cracks in the device’s screen, as Apple confirmed an issue with a “small number” of units. Reports of cracks have emerged on Reddit and social media platforms since the handset went on general sale globally on Friday. Experts said there had…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/samsung-slices-into-apples-iphone-duo-troubles-with-a-cheeky-new-ad",
        "published": "2026-10-26T10:44:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "El iPhone Duo, el primer plegable de Apple, recibe quejas de clientes por roturas de pantallas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/el-iphone-duo-el-primer-plegable-de-apple-recibe-quejas-de-clientes",
        "published": "2026-10-26T18:22:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple releases iOS 26.7.2 for iPhone, here’s what’s new",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/apple-releases-ios-26-7-2-for-iphone-heres-whats-new",
        "published": "2026-10-26T18:36:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}