Some iPhone Duo owners report the inner folding screen cracking, with complaints posted on Reddit, some appearing shortly after setup. The issue reportedly affects only a small number of units, and Apple says it is aware of a problem with the inner display on a few devices and advises affected customers to contact AppleCare for a replacement. iFixit's teardown suggests a possible cause: a display cable crossing the hinge, where a support bar may fail to move aside as the screen folds, creating a stress point. The cause has not been officially confirmed.
Apple's first folding smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has arrived, seven years after Samsung launched its Galaxy Fold. The Duo costs $1,999 and has a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner display. Many third-party apps are not yet optimised for the new shapes, and some Apple apps still show layout issues. The phone uses Touch ID instead of Face ID, and it supports MagSafe, though a magnetic wallet sticks out past the lower edge. Users can split the keyboard, create app pairs, and use the rear camera for selfies.
The foldable Apple iPhone Duo officially launched in Australia today, with buyers queuing at the George Street Apple Store in Sydney. The line was shorter than expected. One customer, Jeremy Cabral from Finder.com.au, reportedly paid $250 through Airtasker to hold a place in the queue. The phone has a 7.6-inch inner display and starts at AUD$3,499. Airtasker chief executive Tim Fung said some people offered up to $350 for someone to queue or collect the phone for them.
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A buying guide ranks ten cases for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo, which costs AUD$3,499 for the base model. The guide weighs hinge protection, added thickness and how each case attaches to the phone. Options include Apple's own cases, clear shells, leather folios and cases with built-in stands. Prices range from USD$59.99 to AUD$199. The guide also suggests alternatives from dbrand, Tech21, OtterBox and BURGA.
A WIRED writer spent a full working day using only the iPhone Duo, Apple's first folding smartphone priced at $1,999, and found the experience more workable than expected. Writing and editing were manageable with a Bluetooth keyboard, a kickstand case and a cursor enabled through AssistiveTouch, though pasting links and quick web searches were slower. The writer criticised iOS for forcing equal 50-50 split-screen views and limiting portrait multitasking. Slack recently added full support for the larger display, and the app-pairing feature was praised.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo offers a 7.6-inch inner screen that supports side-by-side app use, with a 5.4-inch cover display on the outside. The reviewer praises its multitasking, redesigned apps and camera features. The device has no Face ID, so users must touch a side button to unlock it. Its camera hardware is more limited than the Pro models, and the battery drains faster when the inner screen is in heavy use. The phone starts at AUD$3,499 and uses eSIM only. The reviewer says more time is needed before deciding whether to keep using it.
