Duelling Duos: Two New iPhone Duo Users Discuss The Pros And Cons Of Apple's New Foldable Phone

Is the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable iPhone, any use if you can't see the screen? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by David Nason of AppleVis to test it with VoiceOver and low vision. They cover the passport-sized design, how VoiceOver copes when the screen changes shape, and a Split View feature that might win over blind users.

David has RP and some peripheral vision. He describes the iPhone Duo as a squat, wide phone that opens into a small landscape tablet. The inner folding screen has a matte feel that takes some getting used to under your fingers, and Steven explains why he likes the crease: it gives you a tactile marker down the middle.

VoiceOver gestures like the four-finger tap to jump to the top or bottom still behave as before. Exploring by touch is harder, because the dock sits on the right, home screen pages shift sideways, and apps that haven't been updated for the Duo appear in a narrow strip with black bars either side. Steven found an odd quirk: you can touch home screen icons through those black bars.

The standout is Split View. Two apps run side by side, and VoiceOver handles each half on its own, so it feels like two iPhones joined together. The hosts also cover Touch ID on the power button, the missing Action button, setting the Camera Control to need a double click, weight and battery life, and the Deck-Man cassette Walkman app.

Chapters
0:00 – Introduction and David Nason joins
3:14 – Passport-sized design explained
6:55 – Folding screen feel, the crease and low vision views
13:25 – Home screen layout, buttons, Touch ID and speakers
23:21 – Hinge and build quality
25:35 – VoiceOver on the outer and inner screens
35:04 – Split View and two apps at once
41:41 – Weight, battery life and thickness
47:33 – Deck-Man and the first Duo apps
53:07 – Cameras and wrap-up

Relevant Links
Double Tap: https://doubletaponair.com
AppleVis Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/applevis-podcast/id478403062
Deck-Man: Cassette Player: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deck-man-cassette-player/id6817070335

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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

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