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  "id": 16048971,
  "title": "Apple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/apple-will-label-apps-that-are-made-for-iphone-duo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:20:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1016526/apple-made-for-iphone-duo-badge-app-store"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple plans to label apps as \"Made for iPhone Duo\" in the App Store to showcase which applications are optimized for the new foldable device's dual-screen capability. The new badge will appear on apps and games that utilize the Duo's extra screen real estate, allowing for enhanced functionality and improved user experience. While Apple hasn't revealed the exact appearance of the badge, it has shared examples of how various apps are leveraging the Duo's unique display. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Zoom are among the apps that will make use of the Duo's dual-screen layout, offering features such as full-screen video playback, a desktop-class workspace, and optimized video conferencing. However, not all apps have been entirely successful in adapting to the new form factor, with some displaying bugs, as found during testing by The Verge's Nilay Patel. Apple will launch editorial collections for the iPhone Duo on Friday, with additional app updates planned throughout the year. The dual-screen iPhone will launch at a starting price of $1,999 and will be available for purchase on a limited, walk-in basis.",
  "summary": "Apple is rolling out a new badge in the App Store to indicate whether an app is optimized for its new foldable. The new \"Made for iPhone Duo\" badge will appear across apps and games that work with the device's extra screen real estate. Though Apple doesn't include an image of what this badge might […]",
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        "title": "Apple to offer limited iPhone Duo units for walk-in customers on Friday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/apple-to-offer-limited-iphone-duo-units-for-walk-in-customers-on",
        "published": "2026-10-22T04:59:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The new Apple iPhone Duo is $1,000 off with this wild preorder deal — how to claim now",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/the-new-apple-iphone-duo-is-1-000-off-with-this-wild-preorder-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-22T08:41:14.000Z"
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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."
}