From The Verge · Terrence O'Brien · · 1 min
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.
In brief
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 iPadOS multitasking and side-aligned controls to maximize its foldable screen space. Originally reported by The Verge.
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.
The short version
The iPhone Duo leverages iPadOS multitasking and side-aligned controls to maximize its foldable screen space.
