One of the main problems of iPhone Duo at launch it is the poor app optimization. The first tests, in fact, confirmed that many widely used apps are not able to adapt to the displays of Apple’s foldable smartphone. The developershowever, they are running for cover after the Cupertino company introduced a badge to allow users to identify “Made for Duo” app.
Zoom and Microsoft software become “Made for Duo”
Among the most recent innovations, the update of the popular video conferencing platform stands out Zoomwhich introduced full support for the internal display of Apple’s foldable smartphone. The app interface has been revised to take advantage of the expanded form factor: users can now simultaneously view shared content and other call participants without sacrificing screen space, effectively transforming the device into a true portable conference room.
In parallel, too Microsoft has accelerated the pace on optimizing its own Office package. After previously updating Outlook to adapt it to the new hardware, the Redmond company has extended “desktop-class” compatibility to other key applications in its ecosystem, including Microsoft Word. The new optimized interface allows you to easily place formatting tools alongside the body of the open document, minimizing the need for scrolling and improving usability on the move.
The label introduced by Apple on the App Store it’s not a simple marketing movebut requires adherence to strict development guidelines. To obtain the badge, applications must guarantee a smooth transition (Continuity) when switching from the external screen to the internal one, without forcing the user to reload the contents. Furthermore, the software must natively support the new adaptive layouts, intelligently managing the square proportions of the open display and enabling split-view multitasking, so as to be able to place two applications side by side using the central fold as a divider.
