iPhone Duo Displays Cracking Near Hinge Days After Launch; Apple Offers Replacements
AAPL sits 41% above its 52-week low of $243.42.
Summary
Users in Japan, China, Australia and elsewhere report cracks and lines on the iPhone Duo's inner display near the hinge within days of launch, and Apple confirmed it is aware of an issue affecting a small number of units and is directing buyers to AppleCare for replacements. Repair firm iFixit's teardown simulation points to a possible design cause: a central support bar that may fail to clear the display's path when folding, creating a pressure point, though it is not a confirmed cause. The stakes are reputational and financial for Apple's first foldable, a device that sold out online within minutes and now carries global delivery estimates averaging 79 days with some shipments pushed into January 2027. Apple's swift replacement offer mirrors Samsung's 2019 Galaxy Fold response, which IDC notes limited damage to the foldable category. Shares closed at $343.91 on Monday, down 1.10%, and slipped 0.10% after hours to $343.56.
At the time of this announcement, AAPL was trading at $343.56 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5T. The 52-week trading range was $243.42 to $351.73. This news item was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Benzinga.