Apple's foldable phone has a crease in its reputation

The iPhone Duo, launched at prices from £1,999 to £3,199, sold out quickly but complaints emerged on social media about display defects. Some users reported horizontal lines on the inner screen and crunching sounds from the hinge. iFixit's teardown suggested dust ingress could be stressing the screen through the complex hinge mechanism. Apple is offering replacements through AppleCare warranty coverage. The issue echoes Samsung's 2019 Galaxy Fold launch, which faced similar dust-related display failures.

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