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On October 22, 2026, Apple announced that developers are optimizing apps and games for the first foldable iPhone Duo. According to information published on Apple Newsroom that day, iPhone Duo will go on sale on October 23 (this Friday), the App Store will feature a dedicated editorial collection, and adapted apps will be marked with a Made for iPhone Duo badge. Adapted apps include Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, Zoom, Slack, and others; Microsoft Word and Outlook will offer desktop-class experiences in the coming weeks. On the hardware side, the iPhone Duo's inner screen is 50% larger than that of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, it is powered by the A20 Pro, and it supports Split View on an iPhone for the first time. There are currently no subsequent developments.
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Developers build all-new app experiences for the first foldable iPhone Duo
Apple announced that developers are optimizing apps and games for the first foldable iPhone Duo, which goes on sale on October 23 (this Friday). The App Store will feature a dedicated editorial collection and will identify compatible apps with a Made for iPhone Duo badge. The iPhone Duo's inner display is 50% larger than that of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, is powered by the A20 Pro, and supports Split View for the first time on an iPhone. Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, Zoom, Slack, and others are already compatible, while Microsoft Word and Outlook will deliver desktop-class experiences in the coming weeks.
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