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The first broken iPhone Duos are here
Publication: The Verge
Author: Jay Peters
Source published: 23/10/2026, 16:37:03 UTC
Briefing created: 23/10/2026, 17:03:25 UTC
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Briefings
The iPhone Duo officially launched on October 23, 2026, but early units reportedly suffered a hardware defect causing a bright line across the right side of the display near the hinge. A Reddit user in Australia reported the issue after opening the device for six hours with minimal screen interaction, describing a strange line appearing along the internal hinge area.
Key points
- The iPhone Duo officially launched on October 23, 2026, with reports of broken screens appearing on early units.
- Affected units display a bright line across the right side of the display near the hinge, appearing regardless of screen opening frequency.
Context
The iPhone Duo is a discontinued dual-screen smartphone that officially went on sale on October 23, 2026. Early user reports indicate a hardware defect affecting the right-side display near the hinge, which may be a manufacturing issue or a design flaw inherent to the device's construction.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single Reddit post from an Australian user; no other affected units or global statistics are provided. The specific cause of the defect remains unconfirmed, and the article does not offer a definitive diagnosis or repair guidance.
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