Apple’s foldable phone has a crease in its reputation

Apple has confirmed problems with the folding screen on its flagship iPhone Duo after reports of misbehaving displays spread among its customer base. A company spokesperson told The Register , "We are aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units." "If users experience issues with their iPhone Duo display, they should contact AppleCare for a replacement." That’s the least the company can do. A borked screen on a brand-new device is something any customer would expect the warranty to cover. The iPhone Duo went on sale last week and sold out almost immediately as loyalists rushed to hand over cash for Apple’s foldable device. UK shoppers can expect to pay from £1,999 to £3,199 for the Duo, depending on configuration. Complaints soon surfaced on social media, with a small number of customers reporting horizontal lines on their screens, and a crunching noise from the hinge. Some reports were undoubtedly the work of AI images, though iFixit speculated in a weekend teardown that dust ingress could be interfering with the complex hinge mechanism and stressing the screen…