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Our best tips for using the iPhone Duo
Publication: The Verge
Author: Allison Johnson
Source published: 23/10/2026, 14:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 23/10/2026, 14:21:33 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 23/10/2026, 14:16:24 UTC.
Briefings
The iPhone Duo, a new device combining iPhone and iPad, requires users to learn orientation lock settings for each screen independently. Users reported losing track of volume buttons while handling the device, and the author learned specific tricks over a week of flipping and folding. The article provides tips for newly minted owners but notes the device is entirely new and comes with a learning curve.
Key points
- Users must set orientation lock on each screen independently rather than using a single setting.
- The device requires users to learn specific tricks over a week of handling and folding.
Context
The iPhone Duo is a new device combining iPhone and iPad, requiring users to learn orientation lock settings for each screen independently. Users reported losing track of volume buttons while handling the device, and the author learned specific tricks over a week of flipping and folding.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. No additional background on the device's history, technical specifications, or user base size is supplied. Uncertainty exists regarding the long-term usability of the orientation lock system and the durability of the folding mechanism.
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