The much-anticipated launch of Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has run into early controversy as initial buyers report unexpected screen durability issues. Priced starting at ₹2,99,900 in India, the luxury device has drawn immense attention, but recent social media complaints regarding foldable display cracks have alarmed consumers.
Several early adopters took to online platforms claiming that the inner folding screen developed cracks, dead pixels, or flashing lines after minimal usage within days of unboxing. While official confirmation regarding the root cause is still awaited and reports vary by region, discussions have heavily focused on the exorbitant out-of-warranty replacement costs, estimated to run into lakhs of rupees. Tech analysts note that while early production batches of novel foldable form factors often face scrutiny, Apple’s customer service response and hardware longevity will remain critical as global users put the device to the test.
Some Chinese consumers experienced screen issues with the iPhone Duo on its first day of release. https://t.co/CItmOG1im1
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