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iPhone Duo owners say Apple's new foldable phone broke within hours of purchase

Some owners of Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo are reporting cracked screens within hours of purchase. The issue, dubbed 'crackgate', appears to be related to the phone's hinge. Apple has confirmed the issue and will replace affected units. The iPhone Duo was launched on October 23 and has received strong demand, but its durability has raised concerns.

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  • ✓ Apple's iPhone Duo has a screen cracking issue along the hinge.
  • ✓ The iPhone Duo was launched on October 23.
  • ✓ Apple will replace iPhone Duo units showing screen problems.
  • ✓ The iPhone Duo costs $1,999.
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Apple has officially responded to the reports of cracked screens and will replace affected iPhone Duo units.

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  1. iPhone Duo owners report cracked screens on Apple's new foldable phone

    Some owners of Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo are reporting cracked screens within hours of purchase. The issue, dubbed 'crackgate', appears to be related to the phone's hinge. Apple has confirmed the issue and will replace affected units. The iPhone Duo was launched on October 23 and has received strong demand, but its durability has raised concerns.

    Why it matters

    The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foray into the foldable phone market. Its launch was highly anticipated, and it sold out quickly. However, reports of cracked screens have raised questions about the phone's durability and manufacturing quality. This issue may impact Apple's reputation and sales if not addressed promptly.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple's iPhone Duo has a screen cracking issue along the hinge.
    • The iPhone Duo was launched on October 23.
    • Apple will replace iPhone Duo units showing screen problems.
    • The iPhone Duo costs $1,999.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A teardown points to the hinge as the cause of the screen cracking issue.

    What to watch next

    • Apple's investigation into the cause of the screen cracking issue
    • The impact on Apple's reputation and sales
    • Further reports of durability issues with the iPhone Duo
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    5. CNBC — Apple responds to user reports of broken iPhone Duo screens on new foldable phone
    6. Reuters — Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo units showing screen problems
    7. www.macworld.com — iPhone Duo hinge issue: What's wrong with Apple's folding ...
    8. fortune.com — Some iPhone Duo owners say Apple’s $1,999 foldable cracked ...
    9. WSJ — ‘I Felt Blind Panic.’ They Opened Their New $2,000 iPhone Duo—and It Broke.
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    11. Bloomberg — Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Early Complaints of the Screen Cracking
    12. CBS News — iPhone Duo owners say Apple's new foldable phone broke within hours of purchase
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