iPhone Duo hinge issue: What’s wrong with Apple’s folding phone and how to fix it

Macworld Amid all the excitement and crowds, iPhone Duo launch weekend didn’t go quite as well as Apple hoped. Some fans lucky enough to get their hands on a Duo on day one didn’t have the greatest experience with the new phone, as reports of inner screens cracking began popping up almost immediately. Here’s what’s happening, what Apple has said about the issue, and what you should do if your iPhone Duo starts having screen problems. Update 10/26: Apple has issued a statement saying it is “aware” of the problem, but it only affects “a small number” of units. What’s the problem? While many iPhone Duo users have had a flawless experience with their new phone, some users have had similar issues with horizontal and vertical lines appearing on the right-hand side of the inner screen. According to photos on Reddit and across social media, the issue presents itself as a thin vertical line down the middle of the screen accompanied by a thicker