The first batch of Apple’s first folding phone may already have some screen issues.
\n\nThe iPhone Duo is a strong first foldable from the company, but multiple Reddit reports say the phone's inner screen cracks when customers open the device. Some apparently happen very soon, like during device setup. (Others might be from influencers trying to break the thing, like YouTuber JerryRigEverything.) People are already calling this “crackgate.”
\n\nIt's unclear how widespread the problem is or whether it only affects a small number of units. (WIRED's review unit hasn't had any issues after more than two weeks of daily use.) Apple did not respond to WIRED's request for comment.
\n\nThis is familiar territory for foldable phones. A hinge means strain on the screen and the components inside. It's also a place for dust to seep in and break the phone, as with Samsung’s original Galaxy Fold in 2019, forcing the company to pause sales and fix the issue. Some devices handle it better than others, and as the product category has grown, those issues have largely diminished. But fewer problems don't mean easier fixes.
\n\nOn Sunday, repair company iFixit released its teardown of the iPhone Duo, including a video detailing…
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