Apple offers replacements after iPhone Duo inner screens report faults

Apple will replace iPhone Duo handsets that have developed display problems shortly after going on sale, BBC News and the New York Post reported on Monday. Customers reported cracks and bright lines appearing on the inner screens of the company's first foldable device. BBC News and the New York Post both confirmed that the issues emerged just days after the smartphone launched on Friday. [1][3]

Photos and posts showing the damaged displays appeared on Reddit and social media platforms, according to reports from BBC News and The Guardian. The Verge reported that the damage often showed as a bright line running from the center to the right side of the inner screen, with the New York Post noting some cracks appeared near the hinge within hours of unboxing. [1][3][4][7]

Apple acknowledged that it is aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of units, according to statements cited by BBC News, The Guardian, and The Verge. CNBC reported that Apple will replace the affected devices under its AppleCare warranty, while BBC News added that affected users should contact the company for a replacement. [1][4][5][7]

The foldable handset launched last week with a starting price of 1,999 dollars, as reported by the New York Post, The Guardian, and The Verge. BBC News reported the price in the United Kingdom as 1,999 pounds, while The Guardian reported the United Kingdom starting price as 1,499 pounds. The launch attracted long queues outside stores as Apple tries to challenge rival foldable smartphones. [1][3][4][7]