iPhone Duo Faces Fingerprint Bypass and Screen Damage Reports
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has drawn early security and durability concerns since its 23 October launch. A Chinese tech influencer demonstrated that repeatedly pressing the fingerprint sensor on iOS 27.1 could cause the phone to unlock after a further screen tap, even while the lock icon still appeared. The report says the latest software had not fixed the issue at the time of publication.
Separately, a Reddit user said the iPhone Duo’s inner display cracked along the hinge after fewer than 20 folds. The user provided photos and service documents, and Apple replaced the device. The report remains an individual case; other damage claims have not been independently confirmed, and Apple had not publicly commented.
Hong Kong reseller quotes also fell sharply. The reported buyback quote for the 256GB white model dropped from HK$22,500 before launch to HK$18,500, against an official price of HK$17,499. These were quoted prices, not confirmed sale prices. Limited resale demand may partly reflect the Hong Kong model’s incompatibility with mainland Chinese eSIM services. The early reports could affect buyer confidence in the iPhone Duo, but have no clear direct link to cryptocurrency markets.
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The reports concern Apple hardware and do not identify a direct connection to cryptocurrencies, blockchain projects, or digital-asset regulation. The likely immediate effect is limited to consumer sentiment and trading in Apple-related equities or suppliers, rather than crypto prices or market stability. Traders may watch for an Apple response, software fix, or broader evidence of device defects, but the article provides no crypto-specific catalyst or data on digital-asset flows. As with isolated product-failure reports from past launches, sustained market effects would generally require confirmation of a widespread issue or a material impact on company earnings. In the short term, any crypto-market reaction is likely to be negligible; the long-term implications for crypto remain minimal unless the story develops into a wider technology-sector shock.