New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is facing early durability concerns after some buyers reported cracked inner displays within hours of receiving their devices. The reports came on October 23, 2026, when the smartphone was launched for sale in markets like China and Australia. The damage reportedly was on the middle fold line near the hinge, casting doubts on how durable the foldable screen is.

The cause of the reported damage remains unclear, and it is too early to establish whether the incidents point to a design flaw or a limited batch of defective units. Apple has reportedly already replaced the devices for early customers, and pictures spread around the web show the same kind of damage in other...