Apple to replace faulty inner screens on iPhone Duo
Apple is replacing iPhone Duo units whose inner displays crack along the fold, after early buyers reported failures within hours or days of use. Apple says only a small number of units are affected and that most are not susceptible, and it advises owners to contact AppleCare. The Duo costs $1,999 and went on sale on 23 Oct 2026. Bloomberg News verified the problem with more than six customers who supplied photos. Apple shares fell 1.1% to $343.91 on Monday.
Key facts
- Apple says an inner-screen repair costs $999 for devices outside warranty.
- iFixit suggests the foldable screen may push against a centre bar, causing cracks.
- Images show vertical cracks down the centre and dead pixels on some affected devices.
- Preorders sold out within minutes on 16 Oct 2026.
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Why it matters
Owners of the new foldable can get free replacements under warranty, but out-of-warranty inner-screen repairs cost $999.
What changed
First published from Engadget, Ars Technica, The Verge, The Straits Times and CNBC