Apple Confirms Screen Fault on iPhone Duo, Will Replace Affected Units

Apple has acknowledged that its first foldable handset, the iPhone Duo, is affected by a screen problem and will replace units hit by the issue, according to Manila Bulletin. The report, published Tuesday, says the company is offering replacements to owners whose devices show the damage.

The acknowledgment follows a wave of complaints from iPhone Duo users who reported cracks appearing on the foldable display, The Guardian reported. CNBC also covered Apple's response to user reports of broken screens on the new device. The BBC reported that Apple will replace iPhone Duos affected by the problem.

The reports do not detail how many devices are affected, what causes the damage, or which regions and purchase periods the replacement offer covers.

The iPhone Duo is Apple's first entry into the foldable phone market, a category where display durability has long been a focus for buyers and manufacturers alike. A teardown published by GSMArena found the handset fairly repairable overall but flagged its complex hinge as a concern, an area that matters on any folding design.

Apple has not, in the material available, said whether the replacement program is limited or whether it will extend to devices that develop the fault later.

What to watch next: whether Apple publishes formal replacement terms, including eligibility windows and regional scope, and whether reports of the screen damage continue after the first batches of replacements reach users.