Apple opens App Store submissions for iPhone Duo ahead of October 23 launch
Key points
- Apple is now accepting App Store submissions for apps and games optimized for the iPhone Duo.
- Developers must build or recompile apps using Xcode 27.1 before submitting.
- The iPhone Duo launches on Friday, October 23, 2026.
- Apple posted a developer notice on October 5 outlining the submission process.
Apple issued a developer notice on October 5 opening App Store submissions for iPhone Duo-optimized apps, giving developers roughly two and a half weeks to clear review before the device ships on October 23. The announcement is official: Apple made it directly through its developer channels.
Separately, a Weibo post from tipster Smart Pikachu, cited by Tech Advisor, claims Honor will announce a wide foldable in January 2027. That report is unconfirmed and comes from a single social-media source. It is not connected to Apple’s developer announcement but reflects broader industry activity around book-style foldables following the iPhone Duo’s impending debut.
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