Apple Prepares Apps and Developers for iPhone Duo Launch

Apple has published guidance and tools to help developers ready apps for the iPhone Duo. Apps must use Xcode 27.1 to earn an App Store optimized badge, and a screenshot on iPhone Duo will be required from April 2027.

Apple is lining up developer support ahead of the iPhone Duo launch, inviting app makers to prepare their software before pre-orders open on October 16 and deliveries begin on October 23. The company published guidance to help ensure a smooth debut for the new device.

Apple says apps must be based on the new Xcode 27.1, which it has already released and made available to download. Developers can submit apps and games through App Store Connect; when an app is built or recompiled with Xcode 27.1, the App Store will display a badge indicating that the app is optimized for iPhone Duo.

Developer resources and new submission rules

Alongside technical recommendations, Apple is offering in-person iPhone Duo workshops to assist developers, and developers may sign up to attend. The company also introduced a new requirement that every new app include a screenshot of the app running on an iPhone Duo starting April 2027.

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