GoKawiilNYT Cooking, Netflix Among Early Apps Optimized for Apple's iPhone Duo
CNET's Kerry Wan tested early apps built for Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, highlighting Netflix and NYT Cooking as among the most polished so far. Apps optimized for the device's flexible screen will carry a 'Made for iPhone Duo' badge on the App Store, while a separate web tracker monitors which popular apps still lack support.
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The rollout suggests Apple is leaning on third-party developers to prove the foldable form factor's usefulness, since the hardware alone can't showcase multitasking or hands-free features without app-level support. The existence of a compatibility tracker implies that app readiness, not just hardware design, could shape early buyer satisfaction with the iPhone Duo.
- Apple's iPhone Duo introduces a 'Made for iPhone Duo' badge for optimized apps on the App Store.
- Netflix offers multiple viewing orientations, including tent mode and split-screen layouts, on the device.
- A web tracker exists to show which popular apps are or aren't yet optimized for the foldable iPhone.
Source: cnet.com — Kerry Wan, 2026-10-23
Published there as: “7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone”
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