Apple Acknowledges Display Flaw in New iPhone Duo

Apple has confirmed that a limited number of its newly released iPhone Duo smartphones exhibit bright lines across the inner folding screen. The defect compromises the visual quality of the display, prompting some owners to open the $2,000 devices and discover the problem. Apple has not disclosed how many units are affected and is not initiating a full product recall.

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An Apple spokesperson stated that the company is aware of the issue affecting the inner display on a small subset of iPhone Duo units. Customers who encounter the defect are being directed to contact AppleCare for a replacement device. The spokesperson emphasized that the company’s approach is to handle each case individually rather than issue a blanket recall.

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The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable phone, positioned at the premium end of the market with a launch price of $2,000. The device’s folding mechanism introduces new engineering challenges compared to traditional smartphones, and the reported screen lines represent one of the early quality-control issues associated with this form factor.

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While Apple’s targeted replacement program limits immediate disruption for affected owners, the incident may influence consumer confidence in the durability of foldable technology. Analysts note that any visible defect in a high-priced flagship could affect future sales momentum, especially as competitors also roll out foldable models. The company’s decision not to recall the product suggests confidence that the issue is confined to a small batch, but the lack of precise figures leaves the scale of the problem unclear.

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