# How iOS 27 Adapts for Apple’s First Foldable

> Apple redesigned iOS 27 controls and app layouts to make multitasking on the new foldable iPhone Duo feel as effortless as an iPad.
- Title: How iOS 27 Adapts for Apple’s First Foldable · The Verge
- Summary: Apple redesigned iOS 27 controls and app layouts to make multitasking on the new foldable iPhone Duo feel as effortless as an iPad. The iPhone Duo leverages…
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- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/tech/989294/iphone-ultra-fold-multitasking-ios
- Author: Terrence O'Brien
- Published: 2026-09-09T18:12:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: apple, iphone duo, ios 27, foldable phones, tech news, technology, culture
## A foldable canvas for iPhone
The iPhone Duo provides expansive screen real estate built for serious multitasking. It is also the first iPhone model to feature Apple Pencil support.

> iPhone Duo is also the first iPhone to support Apple Pencil.
## Drawing inspiration from iPadOS
Instead of shoehorning standard phone software onto a large folding display, Apple built upon its multitasking foundation in iPadOS.

> The company even said that the iPhone Duo was designed to be “as natural and intuitive as iPad.”
## Thumb-friendly side controls
Standard iOS 27 controls automatically shift to the sides of the display when unfolded, keeping key actions within easy reach of your thumbs.

> The traditional iOS 27 controls move to the side to make them easier to use when the phone is open
## Every app gets a layout tweak
iOS 27 reconfigures the user interface for every app to optimize both the expansive interior screen and the wider cover display.

> iOS 27 also adjusts the layout of every app to take advantage of the increased interior real estate
## A broader push for mobile AI
The foldable software revamp arrives alongside iOS 27's official launch on September 14th, bringing deeper Siri integration across Apple's lineup.
## Key takeaway

The iPhone Duo leverages iPadOS multitasking and side-aligned controls to maximize its foldable screen space.