Apple’s iPhone Duo, the company’s first folding phone, has a waitlist despite issues with the folding screen. Some early owners have reported cracks along the Duo’s center fold, accompanied by stuck pixels across one side of the inner display.
Apple said the issue affects a small number of units and directed affected customers to AppleCare for replacements. The reports have generated crack-themed jokes and wallpapers online, with some images of damaged Duo screens being altered or AI-generated.
A statement from Apple said the response to iPhone Duo from early users has been incredibly positive. If users experience issues with their iPhone Duo display, they should contact AppleCare for a replacement, according to the company.
The iPhone Duo has also become a meme, with the official Crypto.com account posting about its potential use for traders. This led to jokes about the stereotype that crypto traders are delusional and unemployed, with memes playing on this idea.
Some people think the iPhone Duo’s multi-screen design will be hazardous to attention span, allowing multiple activities at once. The 7.6-inch inner display supports two apps side by side, while the 5.4-inch outer display can be used when the phone is closed.
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The setup has prompted jokes about men publicly pretending to enjoy certain niche genres to attract women. A video also demonstrated the iPhone Duo’s potential to exacerbate doomscrolling, with one post saying “this generation is actually cooked.”
For those worried that one screen wasn’t enough for their nightly scroll, Apple has a $1,999 solution. The iPhone Duo’s issues have not stopped the memes, with one account creating a “crackgate” wallpaper for those who cannot afford the phone but want to experience the crack.
They have directed affected customers to AppleCare for replacements, and the response to iPhone Duo from early users has been positive.
The iPhone Duo’s issues have not stopped the memes, and they continue to generate crack-themed jokes and wallpapers online.
