iPhone Duo "Crackgate": hinge cracks and dust issues hit Apple's foldable

iPhone Duo users report inner-display cracks near the hinge, stuck-pixel lines and stiff hinge mechanisms. Dust and sand get into the hinge despite the IP68 rating; Apple replaces defective units under warranty but has announced no recall or repair program.

• Inner display cracks near the hinge come with lines of stuck pixels
• Hinge uses thinner links and a central support bar, reducing durability
• Dust and sand infiltrate the hinge despite the IP68 rating
• Apple replaces defective units under warranty without a recall program