Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale Friday at prices starting at $1,999 after long pre-order wait times. Several customers reported that their device’s inner screen developed bright horizontal lines extending from the hinge. Apple acknowledged that a “small number” of units are affected and will replace them under the AppleCare warranty, while an out-of-warranty screen repair will cost $999. Repair specialist iFixit suspect a problem with the hinge’s design or manufacturing precision that could damage the display panel. Cracked screens have remained a recurring challenge for foldable smartphones, although early users have praised the iPhone Duo for multitasking and media consumption.
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