According to TechCrunch, some apps are already taking advantage of the iPhone Duo, Apple's foldable device. The apps work only on a phone with a hinged screen, and the report highlights creations that make use of the hinge and the two display areas.
The story also points to a parallel trend in demand for retro technology, including simple phones, digital cameras, vinyl records, CDs and landline phones. The source suggests this search is partly a reaction to how quickly the AI industry is launching products, at a time when technology has spread into nearly every part of daily life.
For software developers, the message is that a foldable format requires interfaces that adapt to two physical states of the device, not just to different screen sizes. The source gives no sales or adoption figures for the device.
The newspaper's view is that interest in apps built specifically for foldables will grow only if there is a large enough installed base. Without one, the incentive for developers stays limited.