Apple has acknowledged display defects in a limited number of its foldable iPhone Duo units and committed to replacing the affected devices. While early users reported cracks and lines near the hinge, supplier FineMtech stated that the quality issues are unrelated to its components. Following the acknowledgment, Apple's shares declined by 0.40% in premarket trading. Additionally, the company announced hardware refreshes for the iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring new M6 and N1 chips.
Apple has not confirmed updates to the iMac or MacBook Pro; Bloomberg said the company plans to introduce them as a media event approaches.
Read the full storyThe company acknowledged an issue with the inner display and directed users to AppleCare, while an iFixit analysis offered a possible engineering explanation and markets await the earnings call on November 2.
A Bank of America tracker put the global delivery average at 79 days on October 26, while reports cited cracks in the inner display and Apple directed affected users to AppleCare.