User level: Level 1 (4 points)Is it true apple devices like the apple iphoen duo is experiencing a glitch that causes. 3rd party apps like youtube and instagram to not fit in the 7.6 inch unfolded screen. I heard rumours abot the app just floating around a black screen. Do you guys think apple will fix all these problems on the next january 2027 batch, Thanks
Posted on Oct 30, 2026 10:29 AM
User level: Level 9 (64,078 points)Oct 30, 2026 11:26 AM in response to 000AppleFANboy000
No, there’s not really much of anything true you’ve stated as if it’s a fact. Let’s get real.
It’s software, but it’s not a glitch, and it’s
not Apple’s bug to fix. What you’re describing is “letterboxing,” and it’s Apple’s intentional compatibility behavior for apps that haven’t been rebuilt for the foldable iPhone. When an app built with an older SDK is opened on the Duo’s 7.6 inch inner display, iOS deliberately renders it in a phone sized window centered on the screen with black space around it, rather than stretching a phone layout across a near square canvas.
So, no, Apple can’t fix an issue with YouTube and Instagram. Those aren’t Apple apps and Google (YouTube) and Meta (Instagram) developers need to follow Apple’s UI guidelines.
User level: Level 7 (22,975 points)Oct 30, 2026 11:26 AM in response to 000AppleFANboy000
Just to be clear ... Apple cannot make changes to YouTube or Instagram. It is always up to any third party apps to make necessary changes to the apps they develop so they may work on various iOS systems or devices. Contact the manufacturers to ask what their plans are.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256386009