https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hinge-damage-suspected-to-be-behind-iphone-duo-screen-cracksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hinge-damage-suspected-to-be-behind-iphone-duo-screen-crackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hinge-damage-suspected-to-be-behind-iphone-duo-screen-cracks#u161514Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:20:42 +0000Early iPhone Duo purchasers are reporting cracked inner displays and bright lines along the fold shortly after launch, with users dubbing the issue Crackgate. Independent teardowns by iFixit and YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything indicate that hinge stress, particle intrusion, and a specific internal hinge component pushing against the display are driving the failures. While Apple has admitted that a small number of units are affected, owners worldwide report devices breaking globally, and some users initially faced warranty claim issues after screens failed within hours of use.Why it