# Apple offers replacements for foldable iPhones with inner screen faults

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/apple-says-it-will-replace-iphone-duo-handsets-with-screen-problems/
- Published: 2026-10-27T09:37:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T09:48:21+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Technology (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c893zwlev2xpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Gadgets, Technology

## Key points

- Apple is replacing some iPhone Duo handsets with display problems.
- The extent of the reported faults remains unclear.
- The £1,999 foldable phone launches in 28 more markets on 30 October.

## Summary

Apple says a small number of its new foldable iPhone Duo handsets have problems with their inner displays and is offering replacements to affected users. The reports come days after launch, putting attention on the reliability of Apple’s first foldable phone and how it will respond to faults in a new product category.

Users have shared images of screen lines and cracks near the central crease, and some report a crunching noise when opening the device. Apple has not said how many phones are affected, and analysts caution that some online images may be AI-generated; the Duo’s 7.6-inch display relies on a complex hinge. It costs from £1,999 and up to £3,199, with sales due to begin in 28 more markets on 30 October.

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