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Apple says there are already over 100,000 apps built for iPhone Duo
Apple released the iPhone Duo two weeks ago, and the app story is quickly taking shape. In a new statement to 9to5Mac, Apple has revealed that there are already “well over 100,000 apps” on the App Store designed for iPhone Duo, and thousands are being added each day.
Here’s Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations:
“It’s been wonderful to see how quickly developers have embraced iPhone Duo, and we’re grateful for their creativity and innovation. Today there are well over 100,000 apps built for iPhone Duo already live on the App Store, and thousands of optimized apps are being added to the store each day.
“In the last month alone, thousands of developers have joined us for workshops in 19 cities around the world to experience iPhone Duo firsthand and bring updated apps to their users. The enthusiasm has been incredible, and we’re excited to see the pace of updates continue to accelerate as more and more apps optimize for iPhone Duo.”
In total, Apple says that over 2,000 developers have attended more than 50 in-person workshops around the world.
Apple is continuing to spotlight apps for iPhone Duo on the App Store, including editorial curations like “Popular Apps on iPhone Duo” and “Great Games on iPhone Duo.” There’s also a “Made for iPhone Duo” badge that appears on product pages for apps optimized for Apple’s foldable.
Recent apps optimized for iPhone Duo include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Etsy, Halide Mark III, and more.
I detailed the iPhone Duo app experience in my full review last month. At the time, I emphasized the big difference between using an app updated for iPhone Duo and one that isn’t. I’m thrilled to see how quickly the apps I use every day are being updated for iPhone Duo.
Another trend I’m noticing is that apps that were quick to support iPhone Duo at launch have since received subsequent updates with better optimization for the inner and outer displays.
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