# 'Crackgate was decisive': Why Korean buyers are returning Apple’s iPhone Duo even without defects

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-28 20:40 UTC · Category: Technology

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Korea JoongAng Daily | 'Crackgate was decisive': Why Korean buyers are returning Apple’s iPhone Duo even without defects | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxPYm9NbU5HdFBacDNhOThsZ21yaDRsakVDUUg5djEwb2t2QzRrV2lkX2w5b1NLdVI5SXBMaFdTT0FXaWtuRzNzX1doZUhiT3ZuWHpjYVhpQVFrQlJIMGdENk8ycy1KSFZYNHk4T09fVERnQjFMck1rS2dxRzZiWXBtSTVSWGRSMEtvbHhIX1J1bVNQenRHQzh0aExTeUJ4VThPWHpsN3pTQU1lcFJQV0Zrb3VhUFBJamJhSEdBOUFwT0VxRk5pdHNWLUJQTXR4eEJWdWZJUklUY1hYc0V0b3Nz?oc=5) |

---
*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-28/crackgate-was-decisive-why-korean-buyers-are-returning-apple-s-iphone-duo-even*