Full support for the iPhone Duo isn’t possible until iOS 27.1, which is being released to developers later this month:
Until then, iPhone apps will work on the iPhone Duo but won’t take full advantage of its screens size by laying out toolbar icons along the side.
I’m working on a (long overdue) update to the iOS version at the moment, and will be testing it out in the Duo simulator when it is available. I’m also planning on getting a Duo myself, as I really like the look of it, although the lack of a telephoto camera is a real negative for me too.
Similar. The camera is a big factor for me, and I wasn’t massively tempted by the Duo until I saw various preview videos. The day-job designer/ui engineer part of me was very ooooooooh, so much potential.
But in the end, better camera + kickass battery life + it makes zero difference to my monthly phone bill (I’m just swapping an iPhone 15 Pro Max for the 18 Pro Max on contract).
Next year though… next year.
As Keith says, I can’t even really do realistic development for the Duo yet anyway (until at least iOS 27.1)
I have been following this trend of increasing screen sizes with great interest. From original mobile phones where the trend was smaller rather than larger, the fashion turned on its head with “smart” phones.
Original iPhone screen size: 3.5”, iPhone Max now: 6.9”
HTC Dream, the first Android phone: 3.2”, Samsung Galaxy Ultra, 6.8”
Original iPad: 9.7”, Now 11”. Not to mention that you can get other models with 13” screen, essentially a laptop screen.
Duo now: 7.6”, Razr Fold 8.1” (tablet screen size territory)
From a device you can slip into your pocket we are fast heading to a situation where you need a phone bag to carry it around. When do we stop calling them “mobile”?
Except the Duo folds down to a 5.4 screen size. And it is actually shorter than the iPhone Mini – the last truly pocketable iPhone.
Though the Duo does seem to me really too wide to put comfortably in your pocket. “Is that a table in your pocket or are you just Duo to see me.”
I think persons concerned about pocketability should cut out their own mockup from a couple pieces of cardboard and see what it’s really like. If you can’t be bothered, watch Joanna Stern’s video review wherein you can see it slip quite nicely into her back pocket. My LL Bean jeans’ front pockets have accommodated every iPhone, even Max, since whenever with aplomb.