Business news and discussion on TalkFuse.
Apple reports 100,000 apps adapted for its foldable iPhone Duo
Apple says more than 100,000 App Store apps have been adapted for its foldable iPhone Duo, just two weeks after the device went on sale. The figure points to rapid developer uptake, which could make the new phone’s distinctive design more useful to buyers.
Apple says thousands of optimised apps are being added each day, according to Susan Prescott, its vice-president of Worldwide Developer Relations. Some apps still have problems: Instagram was described as messy at launch despite carrying Apple’s “Made for iPhone Duo” label, and its chief, Adam Mosseri, called the device a tricky form factor.
In short
- More than 100,000 apps are adapted for iPhone Duo.
- Thousands of optimised apps are arriving daily.
- Some apps still have issues with the foldable design.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Rapid adaptation by developers suggests the Duo’s larger, folding display is already attracting useful software, which could make its distinctive design valuable to buyers. Apple’s reported pace of new optimised apps also points to a growing ecosystem that may improve as developers gain experience.
The case against
The headline figure does not establish that the adapted apps work well: Instagram was reportedly messy at launch despite Apple’s compatibility label, and its chief called the form factor tricky. Buyers may reasonably question whether the early app count reflects dependable everyday experiences or whether the design’s benefits will be limited until developers address those challenges.
Business Companies Gadgets Software Technology
Read the full article at the source →
Originally published by The Verge as “The iPhone Duo has more than 100,000 optimized apps, Apple says”.