Apple releases Xcode 27.1 beta, enabling iPhone Duo app development

Apple has released Xcode 27.1 beta 1, specifically enabling app development for the new foldable iPhone Duo. This version is available for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 26.6 or later. The update includes updated SDKs for the iPhone Duo and a dedicated simulator that supports the device's unique poses and orientations. This release provides developers with the necessary tools to target the hardware specifications of the upcoming foldable device within the Apple ecosystem.