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Apple says developers are showing 'incredible' support for the iPhone Duo
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Early reviews of the iPhone Duo highlighted limited third-party app support, with some apps displaying poorly on the larger folding screen, but Apple reports rapid improvement and strong developer adoption.
- Apple emphasizes the iPhone Duo's 50% larger inner display compared to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, enabling new app experiences in multitasking, gaming, streaming, and content creation.
- Major streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+ have updated their apps to utilize the larger display, offering features such as seamless video transitions, split-screen content, and enhanced controls.
- Sports apps for MLB and PGA Tour showcase live games, stats, and highlights simultaneously on the partially folded phone, providing an immersive, hands-free viewing experience.
- Productivity apps including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Zoom, Slack, and Salesforce are preparing updates to deliver desktop-class experiences, while Apple Arcade games and various other apps are also optimized for the new form factor.
