❯ Apple introduces an iPhone Duo app badge for foldable-specific layouts

A visible compatibility signalApple is rolling out a Made for iPhone Duo App Store badge for apps and games optimized for its foldable phone. The Verge reported on October 22 that editorial collections arrive Friday, with further app updates throughout the year.

Space for parallel contentNetflix uses the inner screen for full video and the outer screen for short clips. Prime Video can show playback above cast information when partially folded. Word places formatting tools beside documents, Outlook displays the inbox alongside an email, and Zoom combines the call with shared content. These layouts reorganize information around the expanded display.

Making the hardware usefulThe iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, and software must make its extra space useful. A badge helps users discover dedicated layouts and gives developers a visible distribution feature. The Verge still found bugs in some optimized apps, so the label signals adaptation rather than guaranteeing a polished experience.

▮ SIGNALFoldable hardware gains utility when developers turn extra display space into usable layouts, and app stores make those adaptations discoverable.