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  "id": 16069524,
  "title": "Apple says more than 50 apps will be updated for the iPhone Duo at launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/apple-says-more-than-50-apps-will-be-updated-for-the-iphone-duo-at",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T16:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/114298-apple-more-than-50-apps-updated-iphone-duo.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to launch its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, this Friday, bringing with it over 50 apps designed to make the most of the device's innovative form factor. The Duo's 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display features a nano-texture finish, transforming it into a pocket-sized mini tablet. This ample screen space is perfect for media consumption and has already been tailored by major streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Paramount+, as well as sports organizations such as the PGA Tour and MLB. The Duo's big screen is also anticipated to revolutionize mobile gaming, with titles like Retrocade, Sneaky Sasquatch, and Asphalt Legends providing enhanced immersive experiences on the folding display. The software side of the Duo is expected to offer a seamless desktop-like experience for productivity apps like Microsoft Word, Zoom, Slack, and Salesforce. While Apple is not the first to introduce a foldable device, the Duo's integration of hardware and software under one roof could potentially make it a hit among users.",
  "summary": "Unfolded, the iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display with nano-texture finish – in other words, it's essentially a pocketable mini tablet. That much real estate will make it ideal for media consumption, and it's no surprise that Apple has partnered with several of the top streaming services... Read Entire Article",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "First iPhone Duo pre-orders now say ‘shipped’ ahead of launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/first-iphone-duo-pre-orders-now-say-shipped-ahead-of-launch",
        "published": "2026-10-22T13:52:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "iPhone Duo 2 prototypes are already circulating at Apple, report says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/iphone-duo-2-prototypes-are-already-circulating-at-apple-report-says",
        "published": "2026-10-22T17:18:12.000Z"
      }
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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."
}