Apple has acknowledged an issue impacting the inner display of a small number of iPhone Duo units, according to a statement provided to Bloomberg and 9to5Mac. The admission follows user reports of cracked and broken screens, which frequently feature a bright line extending from the center of the panel to the right side.
Apple advises affected customers to contact AppleCare to receive a replacement device. The malfunction appears to be linked to the device's hinge mechanism. Shortly after launch, users began reporting that the hinge would tighten, causing the screen to crack when the device was opened. This action resulted in the distinctive bright lines appearing on the display.
One user in Australia reported that an Apple Store replaced their defective unit on the spot. The Verge has published further details on the reports and Apple's response.