Apple plans to add Reachability support to the iPhone Duo in a software update later this year, according to WIRED's Julian Chokkattu. The feature will presumably be available on both the inner and outer displays, allowing users to swipe down on the bottom edge to lower the top half of the interface for easier one-handed use.
Related to this update, Apple retail staff have been instructed to discourage walk-in purchases of the iPhone Duo on launch day. Employees report that no stock will be available without a pre-order, as the company faces severe supply constraints due to manufacturing challenges.
Popular technology journalist Mark Gurman criticized Apple's pre-order strategy, calling the decision to launch pre-orders despite known supply issues a "major mistake." With just days until release, Apple is preparing for launch with new App Store screenshots showing built-in apps running on the Duo's dual-display setup.
Reachibility, an accessibility feature available on other iPhone models, allows users to navigate the interface more comfortably with a single hand. The iPhone Duo's dual-display design presents unique challenges for one-handed use, making this update particularly relevant for prospective buyers.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing