Apple pushes developers to optimize apps for iPhone Duo with App Store badge

Apple published developer guidance for optimizing apps for the foldable iPhone Duo, which has a 5.4-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch inner display. Optimized apps will get a dedicated badge in the App Store, and from April 2027 new app submissions must include iPhone Duo screenshots. The device ships on 23 October for $1999.

• Optimized apps get a dedicated badge in the App Store
• From April 2027, iPhone Duo screenshots required for new apps
• 5.4-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch inner display
• Ships 23 October at $1999