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iPhone Duo App Submissions Are Open→

Source: Apple.

Source: Apple.

Yesterday, Apple announced on its developer blog that it has begun taking App Store submissions for iPhone Duo apps. The new foldable phone will be in customers’ hands in just over two weeks on October 23 and with Xcode 27.1, developers can recompile existing apps and build new ones.

To prepare for the launch, Apple has provided links to design and App Store asset guidance, as well as submitting apps to App Store Connect.

Federico's Frames CLI.

Federico’s Frames CLI.

Also, if you’re a developer, don’t forget to check out Federico’s Frames CLI 1.5.0, which includes experimental support for the iPhone Duo. The feedback from developers has been that it saves a lot of time when preparing screenshots for the App Store. The Frames CLI is available on GitHub and there’s more information on MacStories here.

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Frames CLI 1.5.0, Now with iPhone 18 Pro and (Experimental) iPhone Duo Support

The updated Frames CLI also supports proportional scaling for iPhone Duo.

The updated Frames CLI also supports proportional scaling for iPhone Duo.

The Frames CLI – the companion command line interface to my Apple Frames shortcut I released earlier this year – received a 1.5.0 update earlier today with two notable additions: iPhone 18 Pro frames, and experimental support for iPhone Duo screenshots in all poses.

As always, my shortcut and CLI are based on Apple’s official product bezels, which is why, as of today, there is no support for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 yet (those frames haven’t been published by Apple). iPhone 18 Pro is the new default frame family for the two Pro and Pro Max screen sizes, and the CLI supports all the new device colors this year (Burgundy, Glacier, Silver, and Black).

iPhone 18 Pro in Burgundy.

iPhone 18 Pro in Burgundy.

iPhone Duo support is experimental. I obviously don’t have an iPhone Duo yet, but thanks to Opus 5.5, I was able to grab screenshots from the Xcode 27.1 Device Hub, verify them against Apple’s official assets, and test everything in the Frames CLI. It should work! The CLI – and, thanks to its skill, your agent of choice – supports framing screenshots taken on the inner and outer display, different poses, different rotation settings, as well as screen recordings.

If you’re a developer working on iPhone Duo apps, I think the updated Frames CLI should come in handy to automate the process of framing multiple screenshots and screen recordings. As before, you can take advantage of CLI features such as proportional scaling, merge mode, and batch mode, which should help you with your upcoming App Store submissions for the iPhone Duo.

The Frames CLI is free and open source, works with any agent, and is highly customizable. I’ll release an updated version of the Apple Frames shortcut once I can get my hands on an actual iPhone Duo next month (hopefully). Fingers crossed.

Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event: All the Small Things

Source: Apple.

Source: Apple.

An Apple event can only cover so much. Some of the most useful details turn up in the product pages, technical specifications, footnotes, and summary slides after the presentation ends. We’ve collected our favorite smaller changes from yesterday’s Surprise and Shine event below:

iPhone Duo

  • In the hands-on area after Apple’s event, Ben Bajarin reported that the Duo’s hinge crease is barely noticeable, except at specific angles.
  • David Imel was impressed by the matte finish on the Duo.
  • iJustine has an excellent video showing off multitasking using both the outer and inner screen of the Duo.
  • Apple has released a six-video playlist on YouTube and in the Apple Developer app called “Get ready for iPhone Duo” to help get designers up to speed with the phone’s new format. The Human Interface Guidelines have been updated too.
  • The vertical strip along the side of the Duo uses App Control icons for what would be tab bars and nav bars on other devices.
  • For developers, Apple has released five tech talk videos in the Apple Developer app, including “Raise the bar with iPhone Duo.” Additional materials, workshops, and the Xcode 27.1 beta are coming later this month.
  • Continuous Angle API lets developers receive ongoing updates about the Duo’s hinge angle to power interactive effects.
  • Developers who don’t update for the iPhone Duo may have their apps letterboxed.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4

  • Apple published a study that compares its new Apple Watch Series 12 to other wearables, and the results are impressive.
  • Your Readiness score changes during the day, adjusting based on workouts and changes in your daytime vitals.
  • Audio Intelligence requires more than just a new Apple Watch. Features like Live Rewind and Siri Recap won’t work with the iPhone 16e or iPhone 15 Pro models even though those iPhones support Apple Intelligence.
  • Unsaved Siri Recaps are automatically deleted after seven days, and unless saved, Live Rewind transcripts disappear around 30 seconds after your Watch’s screen dims. Siri Recaps can be edited and exported to other apps like Notes.

You can follow all of our September 2026 Apple event coverage through our September 2026 Apple Event hub or subscribe to the dedicated September 2026 Apple event RSS feed.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo: The MacStories Overview

The iPhone Duo.

The iPhone Duo.

Apple’s iPhone lineup is taking a different shape this year.

At today’s Surprise and Shine event, the company introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max alongside the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. The Pro models build on the familiar design introduced last year, while the Duo marks the debut of an iPhone with a brand new form factor that combines a smaller, outer display with a larger, almost iPad mini-like internal display.

As a longtime iPad user who’s long been fascinated by foldables (and I’ve tried some over the years, too), I’ve been eagerly anticipating Apple’s debut in this space. Based on what we’ve seen today, it looks like Apple was able to deliver on the promise of a new iPhone category that combines the best of iOS with concepts borrowed from iPadOS, turning the iPhone into a versatile pocket computer that epitomizes Apple CEO John Ternus’ concept of the “personal hub”.

As we’ll see in this article, while the iPhone 18 Pro’s story largely revolves around the camera (unsurprisingly) and improved performance (some of the A20 Pro’s numbers are, in fact, a surprise merely a year after the A19 Pro), the iPhone Duo marks a new beginning for iOS, which now supports features that never existed on the platform before, as well as a series of interactions that Apple is exploring for the first time.

Let’s dive in.

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