Some iPhone Duo Screens Are Cracking, With Replacements Backordered Until 2027

Apple s new $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo is developing cracked screens within days of purchase for a small portion of customers, leaving some facing a wait for replacements until January 2027 after the phone sold out during preorders.The $1,999 iPhone Duo went on sale last week, but owners have reported inner screens cracking along the hinge within hours of bringing them home, with affected devices requiring full replacements. One buyer told CBS News that the hinge on his phone became unusually stiff when he opened it for the first time after putting on a case. He pushed past the resistance, heard a loud pop, and found the screen cracked before he had finished setting up the device. As CBS News reported last week, the phone sold out during preorders, and Apple s initial supply was exhausted before the phone even reached stores. It s currently on back order until January 2027, reportedly leaving some customers with broken devices facing a delay for their replacements. Some customers have