Apple Publishes Developer Video Series for iPhone Duo

[MacRumors]

Apple today published a new YouTube playlist aimed at helping developers prepare their apps for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone.

The "Get ready for iPhone Duo" playlist, published on the Apple Developer YouTube channel, is described by Apple as a guide to help developers "prepare your apps for launch on iPhone Duo." It contains six videos: "Design for iPhone Duo," "Prepare your app for iPhone Duo," "Raise the bar with iPhone Duo," "Strike a pose with adaptive layouts on iPhone Duo," "Leverage multiple displays and scenes on iPhone Duo," and "Build a great camera experience for iPhone Duo."

The iPhone Duo features a number of special software features. Essential controls have moved to the sides of the display to sit within thumb's reach, the Home Screen dock is now oriented vertically, and the status bar has been redesigned to fit into the corner of the display. Software transitions between the outer and inner displays as the device opens, with controls staying in a consistent position while content scales up.

The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for 256GB, with storage options going up to 2TB. Preorders begin October 16, with availability starting October 23.

Article Link: Apple Publishes Developer Video Series for iPhone Duo

 

[AnaphaseAway]

spotify will never update their app to take advantage of the fold just to spite apple

 

[svish]

Might take some time for all major apps and developers to support the Duo fully but expecting it to happen in the very near future.

 

[craigc123]

> Essential controls have moved to the sides of the display to sit within thumb's reach

Does anyone know if there is a left-handed option or orientation setting? Already the Touch ID button is designed for thumb access from right-handed use, but as a lefty, those buttons are much too far away to even reach with one hand.

 

[xxFoxtail]

> Essential controls have moved to the sides of the display to sit within thumb's reach

Does anyone know if there is a left-handed option or orientation setting? Already the Touch ID button is designed for thumb access from right-handed use, but as a lefty, those buttons are much too far away to even reach with one hand.

I doubt this would work, but maybe turning it upside down will switch everything left handed. Hopefully an accessibility setting, at least.

 

[ipedro]

I'm really happy that Logan found a life at Apple after X-Men.

Though his blades could become a bit of a workplace liability when handling scratchable devices.

 

[craigc123]

I doubt this would work, but maybe turning it upside down will switch everything left handed. Hopefully an accessibility setting, at least.

Yeah I was thinking about that after I posted. The rounded edge makes it impossible for the buttons to really work on the left side without cutting off other content. Ugh. Flipping it upside down could work, but then the camera is on the bottom and the Touch ID button is touching against your palm.

 

[FightTheFuture]

I'm really happy that Logan found a life at Apple after X-Men.

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Though his blades could become a bit of a workplace liability when handling scratchable devices.

That guy looks more like Ryan Reynolds than Hugh Jackman.