{
  "id": 16222157,
  "title": "7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/7-iphone-duo-apps-that-take-full-advantage-of-the-new-foldable-phone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T19:38:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-duo-apps-full-advantage-new-foldable-phone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's latest innovation, the iPhone Duo, has captured the attention of tech enthusiasts with its unique foldable design. This new device opens up a world of possibilities, allowing users to experience their favorite apps in new and creative ways. To help you make the most of your iPhone Duo, we've compiled a list of seven must-try apps that take full advantage of the device's flexible screen.\n\nFirst on our list is Netflix, which is the most polished streaming service available on the iPhone Duo. With seven different viewing orientations, you can watch movies and shows in a variety of configurations. For a more hands-free experience, you can fold the iPhone Duo into a tent-like shape and use it for long-exposure photography.\n\nNext up is NYT Cooking, a recipe app that has been optimized for the iPhone Duo. With the ability to rotate the phone to portrait orientation and display the recipe in the upper third of the screen while using another app in the bottom half, you can now follow recipes with ease and create delicious meals without cluttering your workspace.\n\nFantastical, a calendar app that doubles as a task manager and weather tracker, is another app that has been enhanced for the iPhone Duo. With a clear view of your day's tasks and appointments, as well as a color-coded and organized layout, this app is perfect for staying on top of your schedule. Fantastical also supports enhanced Siri AI interactions, making it easy to add events and tasks through voice or text prompts.\n\nFor content creators, the Edits app is a popular video editing tool that has been optimized for the iPhone Duo. With a preview monitor on one half of the inner screen and the timeline on the other, you can comfortably add effects, text, and keyframes without constantly toggling between windows.\n\nSocial media users will be thrilled to know that both TikTok and Instagram have been optimized for the iPhone Duo. With the ability to watch videos on one side of the screen and interact with comments on the other, you can now doomscroll like never before.\n\nToastie is a whimsical app that reminds us of the early iPhone days. With haptic effects that mimic the sizzling of toast and the ability to fold the phone shut to prepare sandwiches, Toastie is a charming and entertaining app that will have you craving more.\n\nFinally, split-screen mode is the perfect way to experience the iPhone Duo's larger screen. By running two apps side-by-side, you can effectively make apps that aren't optimized for the foldable screen work better. Whether you're keeping Google Maps and Spotify open for your commute, setting up a telehealth appointment, or catching up on fantasy league during a basketball game, split-screen mode is the reason why many users have stuck with foldable phones for years.",
  "summary": "Apple’s iPhone Duo brings iOS to a bigger tablet-like display, and these creative apps are already optimized to make the most of it.",
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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."
}