One of the major issues raised by early reviews of the iPhone Duo is limited support from third-party apps. As 9to5Mac noted in its own review, there are currently three tiers of support, the worst of which leaves an iPhone app stranded in the center of a mostly black area of the display. Apple says the situation is changing rapidly, citing "incredible" developer support for the folding iPhone's larger screen.
Apple says developers are taking advantage of the device's flexibility to create new experiences. With an inner display 50 percent larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the ability to use the phone in a variety of poses, developers are enhancing apps for capturing and sharing memories, streaming entertainment, gaming, and multitasking. Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, said developers are "reimagining what their apps can do," from watching shows on the expansive inner display to playing console-quality games.
Apple plans to highlight some of the best iPhone Duo apps and games on the App Store when the device goes on sale. Netflix lets users browse Clips on the outer display and then continue watching on the large inner display, switching between vertical and horizontal views. Prime Video and Paramount+ are also using the larger canvas, with Prime Video showing X-Ray cast details on the bottom half of the screen while content plays on the top.
Sports apps have been updated too. MLB and PGA Tour can be enjoyed hands-free when the iPhone Duo is propped open on a table, showing live games, highlights, scores, stats, and leaderboards on the larger display. MLB's Kenny Gersh called the device a "fun, versatile way to experience baseball from anywhere," noting the app was readied for the World Series.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing