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Two weeks after launching the iPhone Duo, Apple announced on Friday that the App Store already hosts well over 100,000 apps tailored for its first foldable device. The company says thousands of additional optimized titles arrive each day, supported by more than 50 hands-on workshops held across 19 global cities that drew over 2,000 software developers. [1][2][3][4]
Early feedback highlighted that unoptimized software displays with black side bars or tucked-away menus on the phone's 4:3 inner display. Apple is also adding a Made for iPhone Duo badge to product pages to help buyers spot adapted titles. [1][2][4]
The software ramp-up arrives amid strong early demand for the hardware, which starts at $1,999 for the 256GB version. The device quickly sold out after preorders opened, pushing ship dates into next year while Apple stated on its recent earnings call that supply constraints remain difficult to predict. [2]
Apple released the iPhone Duo two weeks ago, and the app story is quickly taking shape. In a new statement to 9to5Mac, Apple has revealed that there are already “well over 100,000 apps” on the App Store designed for iPhone Duo, and thousands are being added each day.
via 9to5Mac
The new 4:3 inner screen doesn’t play nicely with every app, but here’s some that work so far.
via CNET
There are now 100,000 Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily.
via TechCrunch
Apple's iPhone Duo has been officially on sale for two weeks, and the company said today that the App Store now has over 100,000 apps that are built for the foldable. "It's been wonderful to see how quickly developers have embraced iPhone Duo, and we're grateful for their creativity and innovation," Susan Prescott, Apple's VP…
via The Verge