"Daily Bytes"

The first Duo screens are cracking along the crease. It has a name now — Crackgate. Owners describe the same failure: a stuck feeling, then a crack along the hinge. It shows up in the first 20 folds. On October 26, Apple confirmed it: a small number of units are affected, owners should contact AppleCare, and there is no repair program or recall. The failure shows up almost immediately — exactly why first-gen hardware needs time in other people’s pockets before it earns a spot as your only phone.