Apple unveiled its very first foldable smartphone last month alongside the iPhone 18 series. The company's long-anticipated entrance in the category happened in the form of the iPhone Duo. The new foldable has its pre-order phase open until October 16, and Apple wants to ensure the best experience when it actually reaches its new owners.
Apple Urges Developers to Adapt Their Apps for the iPhone Duo
The iPhone Duo will start to be delivered only October 23. Ahead of that, Apple is urging developers to make sure their apps will be ready for the new device. The Cupertino giant wants to ensure a smooth and seamless experience for those experiencing the new kind of Apple device.
Apple published a couple of guidelines and suggestions on how developers need to adapt and make their apps suitable for the iPhone Duo. First and foremost, the apps need to be based on the new Xcode 27.1, which Apple has already released and is available to download.
The developers can now submit their apps and games in App Store Connect. If the app is built or recompiled with Xcode 27.1, the App Store will display a badge indicating the app is optimized for iPhone Duo.
The company also unveiled a new rule that requires every new app to include a screenshot of the app on an iPhone Duo starting in April 2027. Besides the helpful resources, Apple is also offering in-person iPhone Duo workshops to help developers, and there is a dedicated website with more details.
Key Points
- Apple is preparing developers for the launch of its first foldable, the iPhone Duo.
- iPhone Duo pre-orders open October 16, with deliveries starting October 23.
- Developers can optimize and submit apps using Xcode 27.1.
- App Store listings can display a badge for apps optimized for iPhone Duo.
- Starting April 2027, new apps must include an iPhone Duo screenshot.
- Apple is also hosting in-person workshops to help developers adapt their apps.
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