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Apple Highlights 50+ iPhone Apps That Have Already Been Optimized for the Duo
Publication: Daring Fireball
Author: John Gruber
Source published: 22/10/2026, 19:10:10 UTC
Briefing created: 22/10/2026, 22:23:47 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 22/10/2026, 22:22:23 UTC.
Briefings
Apple announced new editorial collections for iPhone Duo apps and games launching this Friday, with additional updates rolling out throughout the year. The article highlights dozens of apps featuring a 'Made for iPhone Duo' badge on their product pages. The author notes that developers are aware of the transition and that the Duo launch exemplifies a significant difference in developer community support compared to Android foldables. The author expresses frustration with unoptimized apps and suggests many third-party apps are ready for the Duo launch.
Key points
- Apple is launching new editorial collections for iPhone Duo apps and games on the App Store this Friday.
- The article highlights dozens of apps featuring a 'Made for iPhone Duo' badge on their product pages.
Context
This finding matters as it highlights a significant difference in developer community support between Apple's iPhone Duo and Android foldables, where the Duo does not even launch until tomorrow.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. The author's personal experience with unoptimized apps is anecdotal. Specific dates for app updates are not provided, only a general timeframe of 'throughout the year.' The article does not confirm which specific apps are ready for the Duo launch.
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