{
  "id": 16058346,
  "title": "Apple Will Label Apps 'Made for iPhone Duo' in App Store",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/apple-will-label-apps-made-for-iphone-duo-in-app-store",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T14:40:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/22/made-for-iphone-duo-app-store-label/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has announced that its App Store will label apps specifically designed for the iPhone Duo. According to the press release, developers must utilize the iOS 27.1 Software Development Kit (SDK) or later to create apps optimized for this new device. These optimized apps utilize the entire inner display and have their toolbar positioned vertically below the status bar. This differs from apps built with the iOS 27 SDK, which fill most of the display but leave space on the right edge status bar. Apps developed with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier will appear centrally on the iPhone Duo display, with significant empty space on both sides. With more apps being optimized for the iPhone Duo daily, users are advised to monitor the App Store's updates menu closely. The iPhone Duo is set to launch this Friday.",
  "summary": "In its press release highlighting apps that have been optimized for the iPhone Duo , Apple said the App Store will label apps that are \"Made for iPhone Duo.\" In order for an app to be optimized for the iPhone Duo, the developer needs to build it with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later . Apps optimized for the iPhone Duo fill the entire inner display, and the app's toolbar appears vertically below the…",
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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."
}