Software Optimization Challenges Surface for Early Buyers
When opening the iPhone Duo and launching Discord, the app centers on the screen with black space on both sides rather than expanding to fill the panel.
Developer Relations Drive Rapid App Expansion
Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, addressed the rollout in a comment sent to CNET. The enthusiasm has been incredible, and the company expects the pace of updates to continue to accelerate as more apps optimize for the hardware.
Expanded Screen Real Estate Changes App Functionality
Etsy and LTK Creator show more products in the feed, and productivity apps like Goodnotes and Extra make more use of the additional screen real estate.
Apple Pencil Support Expands to Duo Users
- Watch and Listen: Spotify, CBS, Tubi, BBC iPlayer (UK), Apple Music Classical
- Sports: NBA, NHL, Yahoo Fantasy Sports, Sportsnet (Canada)
- Stay Connected: Facebook Messenger, Google Chat
- AI: ChatGPT, Grok Bot, Microsoft Copilot
- Work: Zoom, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP Concur, monday.com
- Productivity: Extra, Goodnotes, PDF Expert, Documents, iA Writer
- News: Substack, The Washington Post, Yahoo News, Fox News
- Finances: Kalshi, Yahoo Finance
- Capture and Create: Halide Mark III, Canva, Suno
- Lifestyle: Etsy, LTK Creator, Tinder, Google Translate
- Health and Fitness: Strava, Alma, Withings, MyFitnessPal, Bevel
- Travel: Transit, Citi Bike, ParkMobile, Viator, Tesla Robotaxi, Priceline
- Food and Dining: Kroger, Domino’s, Taco Bell, Untappd
- Weather and Sky: The Weather Channel, Fox Weather, RainViewer
This is not an exclusive list. Apple fans have put together web trackers to check whether an app is fully optimized, partially fits, or is still awaiting updates.
App Store Badges Identify Compatible Software
Users should also see spotlights for iPhone Duo apps in categories like “Great Apps and Games” and “Popular Apps” as the list expands in the coming weeks.
