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Apple is rolling out a new "Made for iPhone Duo" badge in the App Store, and touts Netflix, Prime Video, Zoom, Word, and Outlook as Duo-optimized apps at launch (Emma Roth/The Verge)

Many apps, including Netflix, Microsoft Word, and Zoom, are taking advantage of the Duo's extra screen real estate.

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