{
  "id": 16752124,
  "title": "Apple's foldable phone has a crease in its reputation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/apples-foldable-phone-has-a-crease-in-its-reputation-16752124",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T13:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/personal-tech/2026/10/27/apples-foldable-phone-has-a-crease-in-its-reputation/5305669"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reports of issues with the folding screen on Apple's new iPhone Duo have emerged, causing concern among users. A company spokesperson confirmed the problem, saying, \"We are aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units.\" If customers experience display problems, they should contact AppleCare for a replacement. The iPhone Duo, which went on sale last week, quickly sold out, with UK buyers paying between £1,999 and £3,199 for the device. Complaints surfaced on social media, with some users reporting horizontal lines on their screens and a crunching noise from the hinge. While some of these reports may be AI-generated, iFixit suggested that dust ingress could be affecting the hinge mechanism and stressing the screen. Apple is not the only company facing production challenges with foldable phones; Samsung's Galaxy Fold faced similar issues in 2019, which were addressed through design tweaks. IDC's Francisco Jeronimo noted that even a company with Apple's engineering resources and supply chain discipline faces challenges in the foldable market. He cautioned that some of the online images circulating may be altered, so it's important to wait for more concrete information before drawing conclusions about the entire production run. However, Samsung's swift and transparent response to its own issues helped mitigate damage to the category. Apple's handling of this first-generation problem will be crucial in shaping buyer confidence in foldable devices, especially after the mixed reception of the iPhone 4, which was plagued by the infamous \"you're holding it wrong\" furor. Apple's seriousness in addressing the issue will be important to avoid similar accusations of misleading customers.",
  "summary": "Admits a 'small number' of iPhone Duos have display problems, and no, you're not folding it wrong.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}