GoKawiilApple's iPhone Duo adds Smart Take and Duo Preview for group selfies
Apple's foldable-style iPhone Duo can be tented to use its 48-megapixel rear cameras for selfies, paired with new software features called Smart Take and Duo Preview. Smart Take automatically captures a photo when it detects everyone has paused after movement, removing the need for a timer, while Duo Preview shows subjects a live front-screen feed so they can check their pose. Both features are accessible via the Camera app's customizable controls introduced in iOS 27.
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These additions suggest Apple is positioning the Duo's dual-screen hardware as a dedicated group-photography tool rather than just a novelty form factor. The reliance on motion-detection for Smart Take could prove inconsistent, since pausing doesn't guarantee a good expression or open eyes, meaning real-world results may vary more than Apple's framing implies.
- iPhone Duo can tent to use 48MP rear cameras instead of the lower-resolution front Center Stage camera for selfies
- Smart Take auto-captures photos by detecting when a group stops moving, eliminating manual timers
- Duo Preview mirrors a live front-screen feed so subjects can check themselves before a shot is taken
Source: engadget.com — Roger Fingas, 2026-10-04
Published there as: “How the iPhone Duo will improve your group selfies”
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