Apples new $2K iPhone Duo wows critics with foldable screen but some users are already complaining of cracked devices

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is drawing praise for its sleek engineering and nearly invisible screen crease — but critics say its hefty design, camera compromises and uneven app support make the $1,999 gadget a tough sell for most consumers.On top of that, early reports indicate the pricey device may be prone to crack.The iPhone Duo hits stores Friday after drawing an 8.8 out of 10 from Engadget and 7 out of 10 from both The Verge and WIRED.Engadget called Apple’s long-awaited entry into the foldable market “worth the wait,” while The Verge described it as a “messy, expensive, good time.”Meanwhile, Wired called it an “astonishingly good first foldable.”The device unfolds to reveal a 7.6-inch matte display that dramatically reduces glare, while its innovative hinge operates smoothly and holds the screen at different angles.However, a handful of Reddit posts indicated severe disappointment for some buyers as of Friday afternoon.“iPhone Duo screen cracked within 6 hours of ownership,” one user complained.The person said they had taken out the device to show it off to a friend when they “felt something around the internal hinge, underneath the screen.”“As I continued opening it, I heard an audible crack, and the screen broke right along the hinge,” the post continued.

“There were no marks or damage on the inner screen’s surface or the external hinge to suggest anything had been caught or damaged.”The person zoomed back to an Apple store, where staff gave the customer a new Duo.Another Reddit user posted a video of a cracked device, commenting: “Looks like some of them are cracking in the exact same area.”Yet another image of a cracked Duo had the caption, “I’ve seen several iPhone Duos with damage in this exact same spot.”Still, reviewers sung praises of the device’s titanium construction and smooth folding mechanism.The crease hasn’t disappeared entirely, however.Several critics noted that it remains visible at certa...