{
  "id": 8036053,
  "title": "Give developers time to update apps for iPhone Duo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/give-developers-time-to-update-apps-for-iphone-duo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:17:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/give-developers-time-to-update-apps-for-iphone-duo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's iPhone Duo may initially pose challenges for developers, as updating apps to fully utilize the new device's features will require time and effort. Despite claims of simplicity, not all apps will function optimally straight away, and some developers might choose not to adapt their apps at all. This is a significant investment of $2,000, and patience is evidently required. Apple managed to keep the iPhone Duo under wraps more successfully than anticipated, surprising both buyers and developers alike. While some companies like Netflix actively collaborated with Apple to showcase third-party apps at the launch, the overall adaptation process is likely to be complex. Apple assured developers that updating apps for the new device is straightforward for those who have adhered to its guidelines, but the task remains a considerable undertaking for many.",
  "summary": "Apple makes it sound easy to update apps for the new iPhone Duo . It's going to take some developers longer, not everything will work well at first, and some won't do it at all. This is what you paid $2,000 for? Give it time: developers can have a lot to do to make their apps take proper advantage of the iPhone Duo - image elements credit: Apple. Even though everyone believed a foldable iPhone…",
  "key_points": [
    "Developers face challenges updating apps for iPhone Duo.",
    "$2,000 investment required for app adaptation.",
    "Apple's secrecy surprised both buyers and developers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}