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iPhone Duo Owners: Your Apps Will Look Better Soon

iPhone Duo owners will need updates for their apps to look better on the device's new screen ratios.

By Scott Stein, Jessica Dolcourt·Oct 25·cnet.com·1 min read

Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)

An iPhone Duo unfolded to show its inner screen, which has the Instagram app up with large white unused space on either side of the central image feed, clearly tailored to vertical scrolling.
An iPhone Duo unfolded to show its inner screen, which has the Instagram app up with large white unused space on either side of the central image feed, clearly tailored to vertical scrolling.Image: cnet.com

Apple's iPhone Duo will have to update its apps to look good on its new screen ratios, similar to how apps adapted to foldable phones in the past.

Why it matters

This update is important for iPhone Duo owners who want their apps to look their best on the new device.

When you fold your iPhone Duo, some of your apps might look a bit funny. But don't worry, Apple will make sure all your apps look good on the new screen.

Analysis

{"#development_goes_viral":"The development of apps for foldable phones has been a gradual process, with the original Samsung Galaxy Fold launching in 2019 and facing initial issues. Developers had to adapt to the new screen formats, with some apps struggling to render correctly.","lessons_from_the_past":"Scott Stein, a CNET Editor at Large, recalls the experience of the iPhone X, which required apps to be optimized for the all-glass front panel and the notch. Jessica Dolcourt, CNET Group and CNET Labs vice president of content operations and commerce, explains the complexity of making software for a foldable device, where apps need to perform acrobatics between internal and external displays.","future_of_app_updates":"Apple's relationship with developers means they will likely work closely to ensure apps are optimized for the iPhone Duo's screen ratios. However, it may take time for all apps to be updated, similar to how it took time for apps to adapt to the iPhone X and foldable phones."}

Key points

  • Apple's iPhone Duo will have to update its apps to look good on its new screen ratios.
  • The development of apps for foldable phones has been a gradual process.
  • Apple will likely work closely with developers to ensure all apps are optimized for the iPhone Duo's screen ratios.
The Upside

Apple will work closely with developers to ensure all apps are optimized for the iPhone Duo's screen ratios, making the transition smoother for users.

The Downside

It may take some time for all apps to be updated to look good on the iPhone Duo, similar to how it took time for apps to adapt to the iPhone X and foldable phones.

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Oct 25, 2026

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