From Engadget · Filipe Espósito · · 1m 30s
iPhone Duo's software does things no other iPhone can
Apple's first foldable iPhone gets custom iOS features built for its dual screens and unique form factor.
In brief
Apple's first foldable iPhone gets custom iOS features built for its dual screens and unique form factor. The iPhone Duo runs a heavily customized version of iOS with exclusive multitasking, camera, and interface features designed specifically for its foldable design. Originally reported by Engadget.
Apple's foldable iPhone arrives in October
The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable phone, launching next month with custom software features built specifically for its dual-screen design.
iPad-level multitasking comes to iPhone
For the first time, iPhone users can run two apps side by side on the inner screen, matching iPad-style multitasking that standard iPhones have never offered.
“iPhone Duo is the first iPhone with iPad-inspired multitasking.”
Interface redesigned for the fold

The status bar moves to the right side, the Home Screen stays accessible while apps run, and hinge awareness moves interactive elements away from the crease to avoid accidental taps.
New ways to use the folded phone
Fold the iPhone Duo in half to put the keyboard on the bottom and content on top, perfect for watching videos. Tent mode turns it into a table clock that lights up when alarms go off.
Smart Take and Kid Cue camera modes
Smart Take uses AI to automatically photograph you when you pose, while Kid Cue shows a Snoopy animation on the external screen to get kids to look at the camera.
Dual camera view on FaceTime calls
You can show both front and rear cameras on FaceTime, letting you bring nearby people into your call with video on the external screen.
The main idea
The iPhone Duo runs a heavily customized version of iOS with exclusive multitasking, camera, and interface features designed specifically for its foldable design.

