Apple says over 100,000 apps are now built for the foldable iPhone Duo, but some still look rough, so a new buyer may hit a few odd screens.
Two weeks after the iPhone Duo officially went on sale, Apple says the App Store has well over 100,000 apps built for it. The company also says thousands more are being added every day. That is good news for anyone who bought the foldable phone or is thinking about it.
Susan Prescott, Apple's VP of Worldwide Developer Relations, gave the statement. She said developers have embraced the Duo quickly. She also said the pace of updates should keep speeding up as more app makers adjust their apps for the new phone.
An optimized app is one its maker has changed to fit a particular screen. The Duo folds, so its screen shape is different from a regular iPhone. Apps need updates to look right on it.
The Verge reports that updated apps can still have problems. At launch, users noted that Instagram looked a little messy, even though Apple had given it a "Made for iPhone Duo" label. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri called the Duo a "bit of a tricky form factor."
Apple's statement does not say which apps are included or how many apps are still waiting for an update. It also does not say when apps like Instagram will look right on the Duo. Those answers will likely come as developers keep releasing updates.
Most apps should work on the iPhone Duo, but some may look odd until their makers finish updating them.
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