Foldable iPhones Reveal Hinge Crack Risk

Apple has acknowledged a small number of iPhone Duo foldables whose inner displays cracked along the crease after users heard a 'crunch' unfolding the device. Independent teardown and reporting (iFixit, Bloomberg, Reddit customer reports) point to a hinge component pressing on the display rather than a simple panel defect. — If hinge‑driven failures are a common risk for foldables, expect warranty costs, repairability debates, regulatory attention, and slower consumer adoption—affecting competition and product safety rules in the smartphone market.