Apple Rolling Out “Made For iPhone Duo” Badge For Compatible Apps

Apple has announced the release of the "Made for iPhone Duo" badge for compatible apps, marking the debut of its first foldable smartphone. The new device offers users a seamless experience, whether it is in its folded or unfolded state, provided the app is optimized for the distinctive form factor. Apple has introduced a label, the "Made for iPhone Duo" badge, featured on the app's page in the App Store.

This badge allows users to identify which software will function well with the phone's unique proportions. For compatibility, apps must be built with iOS 27.1 SDK or later, ensuring they fill the entire screen with toolbars and tab bars appearing vertically below the status bar. Apps built with iOS 27 SDK will fill most of the display, avoiding the status bar, while those using iOS 26 SDK or earlier will not be optimized for the inner display, leaving significant empty space on either side.

Initially, the list of compatible apps is modest, with Apple's own apps such as Apple TV, and third-party platforms like Netflix and Prime Video, among others, being supported. Notable compatible apps include Outlook, Microsoft Word, WPS Office, Zoom, Instagram, Edits, Taobao, WEBTOON, Asphalt Legends, and Apple Arcade titles. Google’s Zenless Zone Zero is set to receive an update for the device in November.

As the list of compatible apps expands, users can expect a growing range of optimized experiences for Apple's first foldable smartphone.