iPhone Duo: Apple Says Third-Party App Support Is Improving Fast

Apple says developers are showing “incredible” support for the iPhone Duo, its first folding iPhone. The claim comes after early reviews flagged one major problem: limited support from third-party apps.

The app support problem on the iPhone Duo

In 9to5Mac's own review, app support on the iPhone Duo falls into three tiers. The worst one is pretty frustrating. A regular iPhone app shows up only in the middle of the screen, surrounded by a large black area that dominates the display.

In other words, the bigger screen that is the device's main selling point can't yet be fully used by every app. For anyone hoping that extra space would show up right away in their favorite apps, that's disappointing news.

Apple responded by saying the situation is changing rapidly. According to the company, developer support for the larger display on this folding iPhone is already very strong.

Keep in mind that the quote is so far just Apple's own claim. The source doesn't say which apps have already adapted or how fast things are changing.

If you're a developer or a business owner with your own app, this is a sign that the iPhone Duo's large screen is getting attention. How your app looks on the device will clearly shape what users think of it.