Some iPhone Duo screens aren’t making it through day one

Some early iPhone Duo owners are reporting cracked inner screens, with damage appearing near the crease.

One owner says their screen broke after fewer than 20 unfolds, and Apple replaced the phone immediately.

The cause and scale remain unclear, and it’s too early to establish whether there’s a broader design flaw.

It’s October 23, and arguably the most-hyped smartphone of the year is finally starting to reach customers. Apple’s iPhone Duo is available starting today, and although supply is thin and delivery estimates unsightly, there’s a bigger reason that mars what should be a celebratory launch day.

Early iPhone Duo buyers are facing problems with the new foldable’s hinge, with some reporting that the phone’s inner screens cracked after a handful of folds and unfolds. That’s not what you want to see, especially if you’re dropping $2,000 on a device.