Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 7 hrs ago
More than 100,000 apps support Apple's foldable iPhone Duo
Apple says more than 100,000 apps support the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, launched a few weeks ago.
These apps were built from scratch or updated to work fully with the phone’s inner and outer displays.
Other apps fall into two groups: some resize to fit but do not make full use of the screens, while older apps may appear small with wide black borders when the phone is unfolded.
Fully updated apps use both displays edge to edge and can move navigation controls to the side for easier reach.
They can also work with Apple’s Split View multitasking feature.
Many apps still offer a limited experience, and the article says even apps from large companies may not be updated soon.
Some apps may never be adapted, as the iPhone Duo has a smaller user base than the rest of the iPhone lineup.
Apple says more than 100,000 apps have been built to support its foldable iPhone Duo.
The figure includes apps built from scratch or updated to support the device.
AppleInsider says many other apps may not make full use of the Duo’s displays and features.
Apps on the device can either support both displays fully, resize with limitations or appear with large black borders.
The article says there is no guarantee that developers will update apps to improve the experience.
- Who
- Apple announced the app figure. Developers are responsible for adapting apps.
- What
- More than 100,000 apps have been built to support the foldable iPhone Duo.
- When
- Apple announced the figure recently, a few weeks after the device’s launch.
- Where
- On the iPhone Duo.
- Why
- The apps were built or updated to support the device’s displays and features.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The iPhone Duo launched.
Apple announced that more than 100,000 apps had been built for the device.
- Supported apps
- More than 100,000
- Device
- iPhone Duo
- Possible app outcomes
- Full support, limited resizing or large black borders