Apple offers replacements after iPhone Duo owners report cracked screens
Some owners report inner screens cracking within hours of unboxing, while Apple says only a small number of devices are affected. CNBC reports that Apple will replace affected devices under its AppleCare warranty. Reports from Ars Technica and Fortune point to the hinge as a possible cause of the damage.
- Forbes reports repair bills can exceed $1,000 if Apple attributes the damage to the owner.
- The iPhone Duo costs $1,999, according to Fortune.
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