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  "id": 12268718,
  "title": "Apple invites developers to submit iPhone Duo-ready apps to the App Store",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/apple-invites-developers-to-submit-iphone-duo-ready-apps-to-the-app",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:52:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/05/apple-invites-developers-to-submit-iphone-duo-ready-apps-to-the-app-store/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has announced that developers can now submit iPhone Duo-optimized apps and games to the App Store. The launch of the iPhone Duo is imminent, and Apple is now accepting submissions of apps and games built with Xcode 27.1. Xcode 27.1 betas with support for iPhone Duo development were released over the past few weeks, and developers can now download the Xcode 27.1 Release Candidate 1. When developers build or recompile their apps using Xcode 27.1, Apple's App Store product page will display a badge indicating the app's iPhone Duo optimization. Starting April 2027, developers will need to include iPhone Duo screenshots for their apps on the App Store Connect. Apple has also emphasized that recompiling existing apps with Xcode 27.1 adds development support for the new device. To assist developers in preparing their apps for iPhone Duo, Apple has provided various resources, including Apple-hosted workshops and a Device Hub to visualize app behavior on the new device. The iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order from October 16, with deliveries and in-store availability starting October 23. Apple's full announcement can be found on their Developer News Hub.",
  "summary": "With the iPhone Duo launch fast approaching, Apple is now accepting submissions of iPhone Duo-optimized apps and games built with Xcode 27.1. Here are the details. more…",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T18:18:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/apple-releases-third-watchos-27-2-tvos-27-2-and-visionos-27-2-betas",
        "published": "2026-10-05T18:20:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Third developer betas for iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 land for testing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/third-developer-betas-for-ios-27-2-macos-27-2-land-for-testing",
        "published": "2026-10-05T18:30:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNET",
        "title": "How to Disable Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone or Mac and Reclaim Valuable Space",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/how-to-disable-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-or-mac-and-reclaim",
        "published": "2026-10-05T21:25:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}