Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, hit store shelves with a starting price of $1,999, but some users report that the inner screen breaks, showing horizontal bright lines from the hinge. Apple said it is aware of the issue, which affects a 'small number' of units, and will replace devices under AppleCare, while out-of-warranty inner-screen repairs cost $999. Most reports come from anonymous users on Reddit and X, and iFixit's teardown theorized that the hinge design, made of dozens of parts, may be involved. Breaking screens have been a major obstacle for foldable phones since 2019. Apple said developers are rapidly updating their apps to take advantage of the device's form factor.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
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| Close on 10/23/2026 | 347.73 |
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