The Duo apps are coming, says Apple | TechCrunch
There are now 100K Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily.
There are now 100K Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily.
The first developer beta launched today, and it adds some Siri AI updates, vertical tabs in Safari, an updated StandBy mode for slab iPhones that works similarly to the iPhone Duo, Reachability for the iPhone Duo, an updated Health app, and more. Check out 9to5Mac for a comprehensive list. [Link: Everything new in iOS 27.3 beta 1 so far | https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/03/everything-new-in-ios-27-3-beta-1-so-far/ | 9to5Mac]
Apple is trying to keep up with Duo demand.
The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but it’s also fun and engaging enough that I didn’t want to switch back to my Pro Max.
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The Duo model is the company’s first foray into foldable phones — and the biggest-ever design change to the iPhone, the tech giant’s largest source of revenue.
Halide III just got its iPhone Duo update with re-worked controls for the new screen formats and a feature that Apple’s native camera app left out: a waist-level viewfinder. When you use the phone in its L-shaped pose the image preview will appear on the top portion of the screen. I was hoping I’d be able to move the preview to the lower half of the screen and use it like a classic Hasselblad camera. It’s a nerdy little detail, but Halide is made by nerds, for nerds, and I appreciate that. [Link: Halide for Duo: Electric Boogaluo | https://www.lux.camera/halide-for-duo/ | Lux — iPhone camera apps, camera reviews and more]
The repair company iFixit released its repairability rating for Apple’s very first foldable iPhone. It comes as users report a wave of cracked-screen issues.
Apple’s foldable is available for purchase and demos at stores worldwide today, and the company is already sharing images of the crowds and customers celebrating the launch at Apple Jing’an, Shanghai. You can check out our iPhone Duo review before you run to your closest Apple store, but be aware that there are only a “limited” number of in-store units available. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/Apple-Jingan-Shanghai-store-queue-261023_big.jpg.large_.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/Apple-Jingan-Shanghai-customers-with-iPhone-Duo-purchases-261023_big.jpg.large_.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/Apple-Jingan-Shanghai-excited-customers-in-store-261023_big.jpg.large_.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/Apple-Jingan-Shanghai-customer-with-iPhone-Duo-purchases-261023_big.jpg.large_.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/Apple-Jingan-Shanghai-team-members-welcome-first-customer-261023_big.jpg.large_.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.