November 4, 2026, 12:42 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, seems to be well-received by customers. It sold out shortly after its launch. And that’s with a starting price of 2,299 euros. When Apple will be able to deliver larger quantities again is currently unclear. Even the U.S. company apparently finds it difficult to estimate when supply and demand for the iPhone Duo will balance out. There are also shortages of key components and increased costs for storage.
John Ternus, head of Apple, expressed his enthusiasm about the initial reactions to the new smartphone, according to a report by the BBC. However, the company did not provide a timeline for improved availability.
Manufacturing Shortages
Sabih Khan, Apple’s chief operating officer, also finds it difficult to predict when supply and demand will be balanced again. High demand is not the only reason for the delivery issues.
Shortages of modern chips are expected to continue to affect the company next year. At the same time, storage costs have risen. According to the report, Apple has increased the prices of its devices by about 20 percent as a result.
iPhone Duo Facing Display Issues? Reports of Cracks at the Fold
Apple’s iPhone Duo: First Foldable Outshines Everything
Some Displays Break at the Fold
In addition to limited availability, there is another issue. Users report online that the screen of their iPhone Duo has cracked along the inner fold. Apple has announced it will replace affected devices. While this helps owners, it could further strain the already limited stock. The pressing question is what is causing the display damage in the first place.
Also of interest: Display issue with the iPhone Duo more extensive than thought
iFixit Targets the Hinge
A possible explanation comes from the repair experts at the platform “iFixit.” At the center is a support plate within the hinge. When opened, it is supposed to slide under the display layer to stabilize the fold. If the iPhone Duo is closed, the plate must retract in time. If it retracts too slowly, significant tension could build up at certain points, damaging the display. There is no official confirmation from Apple yet. It also remains unclear when the issue will be resolved and new devices will be available.