Apple has announced apps and games optimised for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. App Store editorial collections featuring compatible apps and games will appear on Friday, October 23, with further app updates planned throughout the year. Compatible apps will carry a Made for iPhone Duo badge on their App Store product pages.
The iPhone Duo’s foldable design gives apps more room to display content and controls. According to Apple, its inner display is 50% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Both displays share the same aspect ratio, allowing apps to transition between them and scale proportionally, while Split View lets users open two apps side by side on an iPhone for the first time.
Streaming and sports apps
| App | Optimisations |
|---|---|
| Netflix | Browse Clips on the outer display and watch on the larger nano-texture inner display. Clips switch between vertical and horizontal views. |
| Prime Video | When partially folded, video appears above X-Ray information, including cast details and bonus content. The device can also be propped up for hands-free viewing without a stand. |
| Paramount+ | Expanded playback controls and browsing for shows and live channels. |
| Apple TV | Movies and series on the larger display. |
| MLB and PGA Tour | Live games, highlights, real-time scores, statistics and leaderboards. |
Productivity, communication and creative apps
Microsoft Word and Outlook are being optimised for the iPhone Duo, with desktop-class experiences planned in the coming weeks. Word places formatting tools beside documents, while Outlook displays the inbox alongside an open message.
| App | Optimisations |
|---|---|
| Zoom | View shared content and meeting participants simultaneously. |
| Slack | Access workspaces, channels and task automation. |
| Salesforce | View dashboards for customer relationships and business insights. |
| Fantastical | Display calendars, tasks and menus together. |
| Notewise | Combine notes, documents and AI tools. |
| Things and Bear | Manage tasks and organise information. |
| 24me Smart Personal Assistant | Uses the iPhone Duo display for an adaptive side-by-side workspace combining the calendar, tasks, notes, reminders and day details. |
| GroupCal Shared Calendar | Provides an expanded shared-calendar view for coordinating families, teams, organisations and communities. |
| Detail | Uses Apple’s Core AI framework to run AI models on-device for content creation. |
| Shows more posts and Stories at once. | |
| Edits | Instagram’s editing app displays the timeline, editing tools and video together. |
| VLLO | Provides more room for footage and editing controls. |
Games and Apple Arcade
Apple says the iPhone Duo’s A20 Pro chip and custom vapour chamber deliver up to 35% better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro.
| Game | Optimisations |
|---|---|
| Asphalt Legends | More than 350 cars, up to seven online opponents, detailed vehicles and dynamic lighting on the inner display. |
| Zenless Zone Zero | Controls adapt to the device’s position; an update is planned for next month. |
| UnGodly | The dark fantasy RPG from Azra Games adapts controls and views to each display, including a taller open-world view when closed. It launches on the App Store in November. |
| Sneaky Sasquatch and Retrocade | Apple Arcade games adapt to open and closed positions, including pick-up-and-play use when closed. |
| Deck-Man | Turns the device into a retro cassette player. Open it to select an album and insert a tape, then close it to listen to Apple Music. |
Cooking, shopping and local services
| App | Optimisations |
|---|---|
| NYT Cooking | Displays recipes and richer visuals when partially folded on a counter. |
| LTK | Watch creators’ videos while browsing featured products. |
| Lowe’s | Examine finishes, materials and designs. |
| Shop | Shows more products and supports discovery, purchases and order tracking in different positions. |
| OpenTable | Displays restaurant details, availability and booking options. |
| DoorDash | Delivery tracking on a larger map is planned for later this year. |
| Yelp | Shows maps and reviews side by side to compare local businesses. |
Travel, navigation and other apps
| App | Optimisations |
|---|---|
| Lyft | Compare ride options and routes on a larger map. |
| American Airlines | Access boarding passes, seat selection and terminal maps. |
| United Airlines | Places navigation beside flight booking, trip management and other tools. |
| Flighty | Dedicated flight tracking when the device is propped up. |
| Sky Guide | Edge-to-edge star maps with Liquid Glass controls. |
| Tide Guide | Combines tide charts and live weather radar. |
| edjing Mix | Two DJ decks, audio effects and one-tap stem separation. |
| Next Shot | Find and preview golf courses using course imagery, with statistics and scorecards. |
Apps optimised for regional markets
Developers in China, South Korea, Europe and Latin America are adapting apps for the iPhone Duo’s displays and folding positions, covering entertainment, communication, productivity, reading, travel and fitness.
| Region | App | Optimisations |
|---|---|---|
| China | iQIYI | More room to discover shows and films; playback controls adapt to device position. |
| China | WPS Office | Interface and controls adapt to the display. |
| China | Xmind | Mind maps and outlines side by side. |
| China | Adapts feeds, videos and posting for reading, watching and sharing. | |
| China | AMap | Portrait view of the road ahead and a broader landscape view. |
| China | rednote | More room for photos and posts; video playback and comments together. |
| China | Taobao | More products, adjustable items per row and product images beside details. |
| South Korea | WEBTOON and NAVER SERIES | Larger display for comics and books. |
| South Korea | KakaoTalk | Follow multiple chats and groups while viewing a specific conversation. |
| South Korea | KakaoPage | Book-like reading with Split View. |
| South Korea | BAND | Community posts, events and photo albums in one space. |
| Europe | Airmail | More inbox and message content. |
| Europe | Craft | More room for notes, tasks and documents, with the style gallery beside the live preview. |
| Europe | Tiimo | Check plans and tasks in a compact closed-device view; when propped up, show a visual timer with notes and subtasks. |
| Latin America | Tripsy | Adapts navigation for trip planning. |
| Latin America | SmartGym | Displays workout routines and exercise details side by side. |
| Latin America | Moises | Adjust vocals and instruments while following lyrics and chords. |
Developer tools and APIs
Apple said more than 2,000 developers attended over 50 in-person workshops across 19 cities. Further workshops are planned in London, Mexico City, Montreal, Paris and Toronto. Developers can also consult Apple engineers and designers through online and in-person programmes, technical guides and Apple Developer Forums.
The iOS 27.1 SDK adds APIs for adapting apps to the device:
- SwiftUI and UIKit: Automatically adapt to both displays, move controls within reach, expand into multiple columns on the inner display and position buttons away from the fold.
- Arrangement and reserved region APIs: Divide content across the fold or extend it edge to edge.
- Hinge API: Respond to the display angle.
- Scene accessories: Show content on both displays, such as a teleprompter on the outer screen while recording.
- Camera APIs: Support selfies with the rear cameras and the first under-display camera on iPhone.
Device Hub in Xcode 27.1 lets developers open, close, fold and rotate a simulated iPhone Duo to test different positions. Apple has published design guidance and Tech Talks through Apple Developer, and developers can submit optimised apps to the App Store now.
Pricing and availability
The iPhone Duo will be available in more than 70 countries and regions from Friday, October 23, with another 28 markets following on October 30.
- Colours: Star White and Night Sky
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB
- Starting price in India: Rs. 2,99,900
- Initial markets: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the US and Vietnam, among others
Apple also offers the following services and benefits to iPhone Duo buyers:
- AppleCare+ and AppleCare One: Cover accidental damage, with theft and loss protection for eligible products, battery replacement and priority support from Apple Experts. AppleCare One is available in supported markets.
- iCloud+: Plans start at Rs. 75 per month in India and include additional cloud storage. Family Sharing lets subscribers share their plan with up to five other family members at no extra cost.
- Apple One: Eligible new and qualified returning subscribers who purchase an iPhone Duo can get three months free. The bundle includes up to six services, such as Apple TV, Apple Music and up to 2TB of iCloud+ storage. The offer is available in select regions with eligible new iPhone, iPad or Mac purchases, subject to service availability.