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iPhone Duo’s StandBy Mode Gets Unannounced Features Ahead of October Launch
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Core Event: Upcoming Release and Hidden Software Additions
Apple’s next flagship, the iPhone Duo, is scheduled to arrive on October 23. The device will be the first iPhone with two displays and a versatile StandBy mode that can operate while the phone is not charging. According to a leak reported by 9to5Mac, additional StandBy views were discovered hidden in Apple’s code, expanding the range of options beyond those shown at the product unveiling earlier this month.
Expanded StandBy Views
The leak, attributed to the leaker known as “pdfu,” identifies several new visual themes for StandBy mode:
- Flow – described as “responsive art.”
- Fade – details are sparse, but it may function similarly to Flow.
- Snoopy – expected to resemble the Apple tvOS screensaver.
These join previously demonstrated StandBy screens, which include Analog, Digital, Classic Calendar, Weather, Photos, Memories, Shared Albums, and Modular. The new faces are revealed through localization strings in the missing Rushmore app, which was absent from the iOS 27.1 simulator.
Customization Interface
Pdfu’s thread on X (formerly Twitter) outlines how users will access a customization screen that lets them select among the various StandBy views. The interface appears to support configuration for multiple themes, allowing users to tailor the display according to the phone’s orientation—folded or unfolded, landscape or portrait—and its physical setup, such as “seated” or “standing.”
Official Position
Apple has not issued a comment on the leaked features or the customization screen. The company’s public statements to date have focused on the iPhone Duo’s dual-display hardware and the ability to use StandBy mode in a broader set of configurations, including when the device is not charging.
What’s Next
With the scheduled launch on October 23, consumers can expect the iPhone Duo to ship with the newly discovered StandBy views already integrated into iOS 27.1. Further details are likely to emerge as reviewers gain hands-on access after the release.