Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating a potential inner display defect affecting Apple’s new iPhone Duo foldable smartphones, including reports of screens cracking, breaking, or developing bright horizontal lines near the phone’s hinge.
The iPhone Duo, released on October 23, 2026, starts at approximately $1,999. Within days of its release, some owners reported that the inner folding screen became damaged during use, with bright horizontal lines appearing near the hinge. On October 26, Apple acknowledged an issue affecting the inner displays of a small number of iPhone Duo units and advised affected customers to contact AppleCare for a replacement.
Migliaccio & Rathod is investigating whether certain iPhone Duo devices contain a defect involving the folding display or hinge mechanism that may cause the screen to fail prematurely, potentially leaving consumers with an unusable display or expensive repair costs.
Owners May Have Experienced:
- Bright horizontal lines appearing across the inner display near the hinge;
- Inner screens cracking, breaking, or becoming damaged during folding or unfolding;
- Hearing cracking or crunching sounds when opening or closing the phone;
- Display damage occurring shortly after purchasing the device;
- Having to seek a replacement or repair because of inner-screen failure; or
- Facing potentially expensive screen repairs, including Apple’s advertised $999 out-of-warranty inner-screen repair cost.
Potential Claims May Include:
- Defective inner display or hinge components;
- Breach of express or implied warranties;
- Failure to disclose known product defects, if established;
- Failure to adequately repair or replace defective devices; or
- Violations of state consumer protection laws.
Signs You May Be Affected:
- You purchased an Apple iPhone Duo;
- Your phone’s inner display developed bright horizontal lines near the hinge;
- Your inner screen cracked or stopped functioning during ordinary use;
- You experienced display damage shortly after purchasing the device;
- You contacted Apple about a screen repair or replacement; or
- You incurred repair expenses or were denied warranty coverage for the display issue.
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