{"id":20731,"date":"2026-10-13T10:25:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archipad.com\/iphone-duo-archipad-is-ready-from-day-one\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T14:27:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T12:27:46","slug":"iphone-duo-archipad-is-ready-from-day-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archipad.com\/en\/iphone-duo-archipad-is-ready-from-day-one\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone Duo: Archipad Is Ready From Day One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iPhone Duo, Apple&#8217;s first foldable iPhone, launches on October 23. When closed, it\u2019s the size of an iPhone; when unfolded, it offers a screen size similar to that of an iPad mini. For site visits, it combines photo-taking, note-taking, and working on plans all in a single device. Archipad will be compatible right from launch.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The iPhone Duo launches on October 23, 2026, starting at \u20ac2,339.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed, it\u2019s iPhone-sized; open, its 7.6-inch screen rivals an iPad mini.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archipad supports the iPhone Duo from day one: iPhone layout when closed, iPad layout when open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compared to an iPad mini, it wins on portability and outdoor readability, but costs more than three times as much.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the iPhone Duo changes on site<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a construction site, you usually have to pick: your phone for photos and quick notes, or your tablet to read the plans. Or you carry both. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iPhone Duo removes that trade-off. Folded, it\u2019s a compact 5.4-inch iPhone that slips into your pocket. Unfolded, it opens like a book onto a 7.6-inch screen, almost the size of an iPad mini.<br\/>  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Archipad on the folded iPhone Duo: the iPhone experience<br\/><br\/><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Folded, Archipad works exactly as it does on your iPhone. Your projects, visits, observations and remarks are right where you expect them. The only difference: the navigation bar floats along the right edge of the screen, within easy reach of your thumb.<br\/>  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spotted an issue on your walk-through? No need to unfold. Your observations stay readable on the plan, and adding a new one takes a single tap.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Archipad on the unfolded iPhone Duo: the iPad experience<br\/><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it\u2019s time to work on the plan, just unfold. Archipad switches to its iPad layout: the plan takes up the screen, with your list of observations right beside it. In landscape, the floating navigation bar stays on the right, within thumb\u2019s reach; in portrait, it moves to the top of the screen. Tap an observation to open its details: location, trade and photo.<br\/>   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your site reports get the same treatment: the list of remarks on the left, the full details on the right. Review and complete your remarks on the spot, without waiting to get back to the office.<br\/> <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigation built for the iPhone Duo<br\/><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Archipad uses Apple\u2019s new navigation bar, which repositions itself automatically depending on how you hold the device: on the right side when it\u2019s closed or open in landscape, at the top when it\u2019s open in portrait.<br\/> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything works just like the rest of your phone, and it\u2019s all easy to use one-handed.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPhone Duo or iPad mini: which is right for the job site?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>iPhone Duo<\/th><th>iPad mini (7th gen<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Screen<\/td><td>7.6 inches opened, 5.4 inches closed<\/td><td>8.3 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dimensions<\/td><td>Closed : 11.8 \u00d7 8.4 cm, it fits in a pocket<\/td><td>19.5 \u00d7 13.5 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>254 g<\/td><td>293 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brightness<\/td><td>Up to 3,000 nits outdoors<\/td><td>500 nits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water and dust<\/td><td>IP68 Certified<\/td><td>No certification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phone<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price<\/td><td>Starts at \u20ac2,339 (256 Go)<\/td><td>Starts at \u20ac689 (128 Go)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The iPhone Duo is for you<\/strong> if you want a single device for site visits, or if you\u2019re on several sites in a day.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The iPad is still the right call<\/strong> for tighter budgets or for equipping a whole team. For large plans, 11- or 13-inch iPads remain more comfortable. And there\u2019s no need to choose: Archipad runs on both.<br\/>  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready from launch day<br\/><br\/><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our iOS team prepared this update well ahead of time, working on the iOS betas. The result: Archipad supports the iPhone Duo from the moment it\u2019s released, with no waiting for a later update. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manage your construction sites with Archipad<br\/><br\/><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Archipad is the site management app for architects and construction professionals: site visits, observations, reports and documentation, on iPhone and iPad, even offline. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iPhone Duo won\u2019t replace every tablet, but it solves a familiar problem on site visits: having to choose between the portability of a phone and the comfort of a bigger screen. For Archipad users, the switch is seamless: the app is ready for the foldable format from day one, with no change to how they work. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Can the iPhone Duo replace an iPad mini on site?<br\/><br\/><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most site visit tasks, yes. Unfolded, its 7.6-inch screen is close to the iPad mini\u2019s 8.3 inches, and it fits in your pocket when folded. For long sessions on large plans, an 11- or 13-inch tablet is still more comfortable. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What do I need to do to use Archipad on the iPhone Duo?<br\/><br\/><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing special: just install or update the app from the App Store. The layout then adapts automatically, whether the device is open or closed. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Does Archipad change on a regular iPhone?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The new navigation bar is specific to the iPhone Duo; on other iPhones, the app stays the same. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Are projects synced between the iPhone Duo and the iPad?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, just like between an iPhone and an iPad today. Your plans, observations and remarks stay up to date across all your devices. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The iPhone Duo, Apple&#8217;s first foldable iPhone, launches on October 23. When closed, it\u2019s the size of an iPhone; when unfolded, it offers a screen size similar to that of an iPad mini. For site visits, it combines photo-taking, note-taking, and working on plans all in a single device. 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