{
  "id": 16210802,
  "title": "Apple’s Joz says developers will have a ‘field day’ on iPhone Duo — MLB shows what that actually means in time for the World Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/apples-joz-says-developers-will-have-a-field-day-on-iphone-duo-mlb",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T17:27:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apples-joz-says-developers-will-have-a-field-day-on-iphone-duo-mlb-shows-what-that-actually-means-in-time-for-the-world-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Greg 'Joz' Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, believes developers will find much to do with the iPhone Duo. At MLB headquarters, Joswiak discussed how aspects like live baseball help shape the device. However, the reactions to the launch of iPhone Duo show mixed opinions about app optimization. Some developers feel developers are having a field day, while others argue that it's unreasonable to expect every developer to have a fully realized foldable app at launch.\n\nWhile watching baseball on a bigger display is an easy sell, the most intriguing aspect of what MLB has built for iPhone Duo is how it enhances the experience. Using iPhone Duo's partially folded tabletop position, the video is displayed at the top of the display, and a synchronized box score is shown below. With the phone fully unfolded, there's room to use multitasking features to read articles, send messages, or even work during weekday games.\n\nMLB's executive vice president of Media, Business Development and Product, Kenny Gersh, sees this as a significant improvement compared to traditional second-screen experiences for live sports. Gersh believes that this new feature could increase fan engagement and usage of the app. He also highlights the potential for fans to message friends without interrupting the game.\n\nFor developers, Gersh hopes that the launch of iPhone Duo will lead to more innovative apps that take advantage of the foldable screen. He suggests that the apps designed for this new form factor should be easier, more useful, or more enjoyable because of the device's unique features. As developers work on adapting their iOS apps for foldable iPhones, they should aim to offer experiences that justify the foldable iPhone's price tag, making users feel like they're having a better experience while using the device.",
  "summary": "Apple’s Greg Joswiak and MLB explain how iPhone Duo app optimization is evolving, and I have thoughts on whether those experiences can justify the foldable’s $2,000 price.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}