The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
Apple reports that over 100,000 apps are now optimized for the new iPhone Duo foldable device. Despite high demand and supply chain constraints, the company is actively supporting developers through global workshops to improve the user experience.
Why it matters
The success of foldable hardware depends heavily on software ecosystem support, and Apple's ability to scale developer adoption is critical for the device's long-term viability.
The early iPhone Duo reviews were a bit hard on Apple’s new foldable for the lack of Duo-optimized apps available at the time of launch. But Apple says things are changing quickly on the software front. The company on Friday announced there are now over 100,000 apps built for the Duo live on the App Store, and it’s seeing thousands more being added to the store every day.
The news was timed alongside the release of over a dozen more notable Duo-ready apps, including Microsoft Word and Outlook, Zoom, sports apps from the NBA and NHL, shopping apps like Etsy and LTK, productivity apps like Goodnotes and Extra, the Halide Mark III camera app, and others. These join the iPhone Duo-optimized apps that were already available, like Netflix, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
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