Apple says over 100,000 apps now optimized for iPhone Duo foldable
Apple announced that more than 100,000 apps built for its foldable iPhone Duo are now live on the App Store, with thousands more added daily, following early criticism of limited optimized software at launch. The milestone coincided with Duo-ready releases from Microsoft Word and Outlook, Zoom, NBA and NHL apps, Etsy, Goodnotes and Halide Mark III, joining Netflix, YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp. Apple said over 2,000 developers attended more than 50 workshops across 19 cities. The $1,999 device sold out within hours, with ship times slipping into next year amid supply constraints.
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Apple says 100,000 Duo-optimized apps now live as foldable ships into next year
Apple announced that over 100,000 apps built for its new foldable iPhone Duo are now live on the App Store, with thousands more added daily, following early criticism of the device's limited optimized software at launch. The milestone coincided with Duo-ready releases from Microsoft Word and Outlook, Zoom, NBA and NHL apps, Etsy, Goodnotes, Halide Mark III, and others, joining previously optimized apps like Netflix, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Apple said more than 2,000 developers attended over 50 in-person workshops across 19 cities. The $1,999 device sold out within hours of orders opening, and ship times have slipped into next year; on its earnings call, Apple said it is "hard to predict" when Duo supply constraints will improve. Susan Prescott, Apple's VP of Worldwide Developer Relations, called developer enthusiasm "incredible." Some listed updates, including Spotify's, had not yet fully rolled out.
Apple says 100,000 Duo-optimized apps now live as foldable ships into next year
Apple announced Friday that more than 100,000 apps built for its new foldable iPhone Duo are now live on the App Store, with thousands more added daily, following early reviews that criticized the lack of optimized software at launch. The milestone coincided with Duo-ready releases from Microsoft Word and Outlook, Zoom, NBA and NHL apps, Etsy, Goodnotes, and Halide Mark III, joining existing optimized apps like Netflix, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Apple said over 2,000 developers attended more than 50 in-person workshops across 19 cities. Non-optimized apps show a black side bar and sometimes hide functions in overflow menus. The $1,999 device sold out within hours of orders opening, and ship times have slipped into next year; Apple said this week it is "hard to predict" when Duo supply constraints will improve. Apple's Susan Prescott credited developer enthusiasm for the 100,000-app milestone.
Apple Says 100,000 Duo-Optimized Apps Now Live on App Store
Apple announced Friday that more than 100,000 apps built for its new foldable iPhone Duo are now available on the App Store, with thousands more being added daily. The milestone coincided with the release of over a dozen notable Duo-ready apps, including Microsoft Word and Outlook, Zoom, NBA and NHL apps, Etsy, Goodnotes, and the Halide Mark III camera app, joining previously optimized apps like Netflix, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Non-optimized apps display a black bar on the side of the screen and sometimes hide functions under overflow menus. Apple said over 2,000 developers attended more than 50 in-person workshops across 19 cities. The Duo, which starts at $1,999 for the 256GB model, sold out within hours of orders opening, and ship times have shifted into next year; Apple said on its earnings call it is "hard to predict" when supply constraints will improve. Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, said the enthusiasm has been incredible and the pace of updates is expected to accelerate.
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Apple Says Over 100,000 Apps Now Optimized for iPhone Duo Foldable
Apple announced that more than 100,000 apps are now optimized for the iPhone Duo foldable, which began shipping about two weeks ago, with thousands of optimized titles being added daily. Susan Prescott, Apple's VP of Worldwide Developer Relations, cited Microsoft Office apps, Netflix, WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, and Zoom among recent optimized titles, which receive a 'Made for iPhone Duo' badge on the App Store. Apple has held over 50 in-person developer workshops in 19 cities in the past month, attracting more than 2,000 developers. Apps using standard SwiftUI and UIKit components adapt automatically, while new APIs support custom layouts and hinge poses. Older builds still run but may not fully fill the inner display. Many apps remain unoptimized, though Apple expects the update pace to keep climbing.
Read sourceApple Says Over 100,000 Apps Optimized for iPhone Duo Two Weeks After Launch
Apple announced that more than 100,000 apps have been optimized for the iPhone Duo, released two weeks ago, referring to apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later that fill the full width of the device's displays and place controls in the status bar. Susan Prescott, Apple's VP of Worldwide Developer Relations, said thousands of optimized apps are being added daily and praised developer enthusiasm. Optimized apps include Microsoft Office titles, Netflix, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Zoom, and carry a "Made for iPhone Duo" badge. iOS 27.2 added Apple Pencil (USB-C) support. However, many popular apps remain unoptimized, including Google Docs, Microsoft Teams, PayPal, Uber Eats, Starbucks, and YouTube Music. Apple said standard SwiftUI and UIKit components adapt automatically, and it has hosted over 50 workshops in 19 cities. The topic has been debated on social media, with the situation improving as more apps are updated.
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