Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Faces Cracked Screen and Supply Issues

Apple has acknowledged a problem with its new iPhone Duo foldable phone, according to a statement sent to specialized media outlets. The device was officially launched on October 23 and is priced starting at 2,339 euros in Europe and 3,599 dollars in Australia.

Shortly after the launch, customers began sharing images on social media showing white pixel lines across screens and cracked inner displays. One Australian customer reported hearing an audible crack before discovering damage to the inner display and later received a replacement from an Apple Store.

“Apple has acknowledged a problem with its new iPhone Duo foldable phone.”

Additional complaints have surfaced since the launch, though the total number of affected devices remains unknown. Some deliveries for pre-orders may not be fulfilled until January of next year.

Claims from sources close to Foxconn suggest production yields for the foldable are running at approximately 60 percent. These sources also allege that inspection standards were lowered to meet production targets, though these claims have not been independently substantiated.

Apple entered the foldable smartphone market years after competitors such as Samsung, Motorola, and Honor. Industry observers note that rival companies have offered similar devices for more than eight years.

The controversy has been labeled "Crackgate" by some observers. If the manufacturing claims are confirmed, they would raise questions about whether Apple prioritized launch volumes over quality control.

Apple has not provided further comment on the specific allegations regarding factory inspection standards or production yields.