Apple's foldable iPhone Duo launches to mixed reviews and early crack reports

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 22:44 · Archive

Apple's first foldable iPhone, priced at $1,999, hit stores Friday to critical praise but early reports of cracked devices.

Apple launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday. The device carries a price tag of $1,999 and unfolds to reveal a 7.6-inch matte display. Critics have praised the device's sleek engineering and innovative hinge design, which operates smoothly and can hold the screen at different angles. The nearly invisible screen crease has drawn particular commendation.

Reviews from major outlets were generally positive. Engadget gave the device 8.8 out of 10 and called it 'worth the wait', while The Verge awarded it 7 out of 10, describing it as a 'messy, expensive, good time'. WIRED also scored it 7 out of 10, calling it an 'astonishingly good first foldable'. Critics noted that the device does have drawbacks, including a hefty design, camera compromises and uneven app support.

Despite the positive reviews, early reports on social media indicated problems for some buyers. One Reddit user reported that their iPhone Duo screen cracked within six hours of ownership along the internal hinge, with an audible crack heard when opening the device, despite no visible damage to the screen or hinge. Apple replaced the device for that customer at an Apple store.

How it is being reported

• Foldable iPhone Duo hits market amid debate about price, featuresThe first-ever foldable iPhone hit stores nationwide Friday. Apple is playing catch-up — Samsung, Google and Motorola have had folding phones for years. So what are the new features of the first-generation iPhone Duo? And is it worth the hefty price tag? CBS' Evyn Moon reports from Apple's flagship store in New York City.CBS News · 24 Oct, 22:25
• Apple’s new $2K iPhone Duo wows critics with foldable screen — but some users are already complaining of cracked devicesApple's first foldable iPhone is drawing praise for its sleek engineering and nearly invisible screen crease, but a handful of social media posts show cracked devices on day one.New York Post · 23 Oct, 21:14

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