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Apple completely revamped i OS 27’s controls and apps for the i Phone Duo
i Phone Duo is also the first i Phone to support Apple Pencil.
i Phone Duo is also the first i Phone to support Apple Pencil.
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Obviously, part of the appeal of a foldable phone is all that additional screen real estate. That gives you plenty of room for some serious multitasking that just isn’t possible, or at the very least is clunky, on a smaller screen. Apple rarely does things without seriously considering all the implications, so it was never just going to shove i OS as is into its new foldable.
The company didn’t have to start from scratch or reinvent the wheel, however. It already had a mobile OS capable of multitasking in i Pad OS, which was built on i OS to begin with. The company even said that the i Phone Duo was designed to be “as natural and intuitive as i Pad.”
The traditional i OS 27 controls move to the side to make them easier to use when the phone is open, keeping them in easy reach of your thumb. i OS 27 also adjusts the layout of every app to take advantage of the increased interior real estate and the wider aspect ratio of the external screen.
i Phone Duo is will also be the first i Phone to support Apple Pencil. And you can use it on either the outer or inner display. Though the feature might not be available at launch, as Apple’s press release says it will support Apple Pencil with USB-C “later this year.”
Because no other i Phone has ever had multiple screens or a flexible screen, Apple had to think about how to handle these new features. This means making it usable in a variety of orientations and poses. Hold the inner display partially open like a book, and i OS 27 moves content away from the fold, ensuring it remains visible. You can also fold it like a tent, place it on a table, and watch videos on the external screen.
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