Netflix on the iPhone Duo.
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Video apps take advantage of the larger folding screen by providing modes that work when the Duo is open in an L shape; The top screen shows the video, while the bottom one can show video controls and other elements, as shown in the Netflix app. The Paramount+ app does something similar, but the bottom screen can display information about the show you’re watching.
Sports fans can have a great time watching the game in apps made for iPhone Duo. The screen can be split so that live game coverage is broadcast on one half, while the other provides a wide range of statistics, scores and other data, as with the MLB app, which will be available on day one, in time for the World Series.
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Productivity apps like Bear, Fantastical, Notewise, Salesforce, Slack, Things, and Zoom take advantage of the larger internal screen, and Microsoft Word and Outlook take advantage of the Duo’s split view. Creative apps like Detail, Instagram Edits, and VLLO provide an improved user interface for video editing. Apple says that apps that have been optimized will have a clear “Made for iPhone Duo” badge in the App Store.
Of course, gaming provides a better experience on the Duo’s big screen. Games like Asphalt Legends, Retrocade, Sneaky Sasquatch, Ungodly and Zenless Zone Zero have been optimized for the new phone. “The large interior screen and sustained performance of the A20 Pro allow us to put more track and every detail of our cars in front of users, so that racing looks and feels amazing wherever they play,” said Raúl Orrego del Río of Gameloft, creator of Asphalt Legends.
While Apple’s press release lists several more apps optimized for the iPhone Duo, there are still many more that are not. It is not a new situation; When Apple introduced the iPad, iPhone 5 and iPhone X, several developers had their applications ready for the launch of the device, but the vast majority did not. Developers need some time to catch up, so if your favorite app looks strange on your iPhone Duo, be sure to check the App Store for updates. There could be one waiting for your Duo.
Macworld will soon publish an in-depth review of the iPhone Duo. In the meantime, check out our guide with everything you need to know about the iPhone Duo.
