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iPhone Duo apps: Developers adapt to foldable dual screens

mashable.com — October 23, 2026 at 01:01 PM UTC

Developers are releasing the first wave of apps optimized for Apple's new iPhone Duo foldable, featuring dual-display multitasking and dynamic UI layouts that adapt to the device's two screens. The initial apps showcase creative uses of the folding hardware, including Deck-Man (formerly Duo-Man) which transforms the iPhone Duo into a Walkman-style music player, plus optimized versions of New York Times Cooking, MLB, Netflix, and the game Ungodly that leverage the expanded screen real estate. Bridget Carey hosts the hands-on video, which includes timecode chapters covering developer insights, visual design tricks, and gaming experiences, with additional coverage of seven standout Duo apps and reviewer criticisms of the foldable device.

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