Apple's first foldable phone broke within hours, some owners say

"I didn't even make it through setup," one consumer said after his new iPhone Duo cracked shortly after he bought it.

• Oct 28

Apple's new foldable iPhone hits a snag

Some users are reporting cracks in Apple's new foldable iPhone, which was released last week. Jo Ling Kent reports.

• Oct 27

Some iPhone Duo users report cracks

Apple confirmed that some customers who snagged the new iPhone Duo are reporting that the screens are cracking near the seam. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee has more.

• Oct 26

iPhone Duo already backordered until 2027 as pre-order sales soar

Consumer demand for Apple's first foldable phone is strong despite the device's hefty $1,999 price tag.

• Oct 22

A look at the iPhone Duo before its release

The iPhone Duo is officially launching on Friday. Pre-orders for the $1,999 phone started last week and have already sold out. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News with the new gadget and other comparable products.

• Oct 21

Tech editor on alleged OpenAI security breach

U.S. federal agents arrested a Saudi national employed as an OpenAI engineer after he allegedly installed a hidden audio recording device in an executive conference room. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.

• Oct 14

Apple reportedly making AI security device

Apple is reportedly developing a home security system that will use AI to track movement without recording video footage. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News.

• Oct 7

Man trapped under rock uses Siri for help

A fisherman who was trapped under a boulder was rescued after he used his headphones to ask Siri to call 911. Carter Evans has more.

• Oct 2

Siri helps save man's life in Oregon

Twenty-eight-year-old Joe Little was pinned underneath a giant boulder while fishing alone in Hammond, Oregon. As the tide rose, he said, "Siri, call 911." Carter Evans has the story.

• Oct 1

Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95.

The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.

• Sep 22

How Apple's risky retail venture succeeded

Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."

• Sep 19

Reporter's first impressions of iPhone Duo

Apple has announced its first foldable iPhone called the Duo. While pre-orders for the nearly-$2,000 phone are just a month away, some people got their hands on it at Apple's launch event. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti was one of them and joins CBS News to discuss.

• Sep 16

Apple launches its first foldable phone

Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone on Wednesday, weeks after new CEO John Ternus took over. Jo Ling Kent reports.

• Sep 10

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo

Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, led a special event on Wednesday announcing the release of new products, including the first foldable iPhone. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee breaks it down.

• Sep 9

Apple unveils new foldable iPhone and more new devices

Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.

• Sep 9

Apple unveils first foldable iPhone

Apple on Wednesday accomplished two firsts: It unveiled its first foldable iPhone at its first launch event fronted by new CEO John Ternus. "Apple in China" author Patrick McGee joins CBS News with more.

• Sep 9

Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus

Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.

• Sep 8

What to expect from John Ternus as Apple CEO

John Ternus officially took over for Tim Cook as Apple CEO on Tuesday, becoming the tech giant's first new leader in 15 years. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports and CBS News contributor Patrick McGee breaks down what to expect.

• Sep 1

John Ternus is Apple's new CEO

John Ternus is stepping up and into the shoes of former Apple CEO Tim Cook. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports, plus Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg shares his thoughts on the Apple turnover and the Hugging Face AI breach.

• Sep 1

Anticipation builds for new iPhone launch

Anticipation is building for Apple's annual iPhone launch event in September, where the company is expected to reveal its first foldable phone. Questions remain though on whether consumers will be willing to pay big bucks for this device. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.

• Aug 26

Former Meta engineer testifies in fed trial

Wendy Sheehan Donnell, editor-in-chief of PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the tech world as a former Meta engineer takes the stand in the company's landmark federal trial for allegedly causing children to become addicted to its products.

• Aug 19

DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds

Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.

• Aug 18

Tim Cook on new U.S. manufacturing plant

Jo Ling Kent spoke exclusively with outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook about a new manufacturing plant in Houston, what it means for jobs, and what he wants his legacy to be as he prepares to step down as CEO.

• Aug 14

Tim Cook on American-made Apple products

CBS News' Jo Ling Kent speaks with outgoing CEO Tim Cook about Apple's new focus on American manufacturing and what he thinks he's stood for as the head of the company.

• Aug 13

Google unveils new tech, centered around AI

Google is officially unveiling its latest line of Pixel phones and other new devices at its 2026 Made By Google event in New York. AI is at the center of its newest offerings. Matt Binder, a senior reporter at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Aug 12

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