00:00Apple's first foldable iPhone has hit an early snag.
00:03Owners of the new iPhone duo are reporting cracks in its screen.
00:06The posts began appearing on Reddit and social media after the global launch on Friday.
00:11Apple confirmed an issue affecting the inner display on a small number of units.
00:16Customers with problems are being directed to AppleCare for a replacement.
00:20One owner in Australia described an audible crack along the hinge within six hours.
00:25Similar issues were also highlighted among users in the U.S. and India.
00:29The phone starts at $19.99.
00:31Experts call it too early to tell whether the problem is serious.
00:35Samsung faced similar trouble with its original Galaxy Fold in 2019.
00:40Analysts point out that a fast, transparent response helped contain the damage then.
00:45Meanwhile, demand for the duo has been strong.
00:47The device has sold out.
00:49The next round of shipments is not expected until January.
00:52Disclosure.
00:53This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
