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TestFlight 4.4.0 adds landscape support, prepares for iPhone Duo launch
Key points
- TestFlight 4.4.0 now supports landscape orientation on iPhone.
- The update includes resizing for iPhone Mirroring on macOS 27 Golden Gate.
- Changes align with the upcoming iPhone Duo foldable device.
- iPhone Duo presales begin October 16, starting at $1,999.
TestFlight Updates for iOS and macOS
Apple released TestFlight version 4.4.0, which adds landscape orientation support for iPhones. This update also includes enhanced resizing capabilities when using iPhone Mirroring on Macs running macOS 27 Golden Gate or later. The changes are detailed in the release notes, alongside general stability improvements and bug fixes.
Adaptation for Foldable Devices
The update to TestFlight, particularly the landscape orientation and improved mirroring, is a step in preparation for Apple's new foldable device, the iPhone Duo. Earlier, macOS 27 Golden Gate introduced resizable iPhone Mirroring, which was seen as an initial move towards supporting such devices. The iPhone Duo event confirmed Apple's efforts to adapt native iOS apps for the device's various display configurations.
iPhone Duo Launch Details
The iPhone Duo is scheduled for presale on October 16, with general availability beginning October 23. The device will start at $1,999 in the US and features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch foldable inner display. This new hardware requires software adaptations, which the TestFlight update addresses.
User Interface Adjustments
In landscape mode, TestFlight's interface changes from a single-column app list to a two-column layout. The app details screen also utilizes the increased horizontal space by placing App and Developer information panels side-by-side below the 'What to Test', 'Preview', and 'App Description' sections, optimizing the display for wider screens.
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Reporting from
Apple updated TestFlight to version 4.4.0, introducing landscape orientation support on iOS and improved resizing for iPhone Mirroring on macOS 27 Golden Gate. This update prepares the app for the upcoming iPhone Duo, a foldable device with presales starting October 16.