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  "id": 6560687,
  "title": "Apple’s iPhone Duo has foldable UI tricks Android should have had first",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apples-iphone-duo-has-foldable-ui-tricks-android-should-have-had-first",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T07:51:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/iphone-duo-ios-tweaks-3709617/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's iPhone Duo introduces innovative one-handed usage enhancements that Android foldables should have adopted earlier. The iPhone Duo's interface is optimized for one-handed operation by relocating status bar, dock, and app navigation buttons to the right side of the screen, instead of scattering them across the top and bottom. This thoughtful redesign allows for easier handling and usability with a single hand.\n\nApple's Dynamic Island, previously horizontal, now adopts a vertical layout, effectively utilizing the available screen space. This update adds a new dimension to the user experience on the iPhone Duo, showcasing Apple's commitment to refining its foldable device.\n\nThe arrival of folding smartphones has sparked widespread discussions, with the iPhone Duo marking Apple's entry into the foldable market after nearly a decade of trailing behind competitors. Android users are quick to acknowledge certain Android-exclusive features, such as camera preview capabilities, a dedicated feature for keeping children focused on the camera, and Flex Mode, which divides the screen into two distinct halves for different purposes.\n\nMoreover, multitasking support is finally integrated into the iPhone Duo, offering a competitive edge over many Android foldables. However, Apple has managed to elevate its design game by adapting the iOS UI across the entire foldable market. A notable aspect of this adaptation is the strategic positioning of essential UI elements, such as lock screen controls, the home screen dock, and app navigation buttons, to the right edge of the screen. This user-centric approach aims to simplify interactions and enhance the overall user experience on the iPhone Duo.",
  "summary": "iOS on a foldable is suspiciously polished, and Android manufacturers have no excuse left.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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        "published": "2026-09-09T19:17:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
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        "title": "Apple debuts its first foldable iPhone Duo - and Samsung is already trolling: ‘Reheating our leftovers’",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "iPhone Duo's folding animation is a feature no other foldable phone have",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iphone-duos-folding-animation-is-a-feature-no-other-foldable-phone",
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        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple Brought One of the Mac's Best Security Features to iPhone Duo",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "What is Reference Image, Apple’s new feature to verify photos on iPhone 18 Pro?",
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        "outlet": "TechRadar",
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24 Business",
        "title": "Apple's new foldable iPhone: expensive gadget or bold statement?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apples-new-foldable-iphone-expensive-gadget-or-bold-statement",
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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."
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