Apple says iPhone Duo apps just passed 100,000 and the launch reviews’ biggest complaint is fading
Apple says well over 100,000 apps built for iPhone Duo are live two weeks after launch, and the app gap behind the early reviews is closing fast, with some everyday names still missing.
Apple has announced that there are now over 100,000 apps available for the new iPhone Duo, signaling a rapid acceleration in software development for the foldable device. This milestone comes alongside the release of more than a dozen new Duo-ready apps, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Zoom, and sports apps from NBA, NHL, Etsy, and LTK.
While many existing apps still require adjustments, as they appear with a black bar on the side of the screen, Apple reports that iOS developers have been granted over 2,000 workshops to adapt their creations for the Duo. Despite the high price point of the Duo, which starts at $1,999, the device has already sold out within hours of its availability, with shipments now expected to extend into the following year.
Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, expressed gratitude for the developers' creativity, saying the company is excited to see the updates continue. Other notable apps optimized for the iPhone Duo include Spotify, CBS, Tubi, BBC iPlayer, Yahoo Fantasy Sports, Facebook Messenger, Google Chat, ChatGPT, and many others.
While some updates are not yet fully rolled out, Apple expects to see the pace of improvements accelerate further as more apps become Duo-optimized.
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