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An app turns your phone into a Walkman, because why not?

A music app for the iPhone Duo reimagines a 90s device with digital flair.

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The story

A tech review highlights new apps optimized for the iPhone Duo's foldable design, showcasing features like dual-screen functionality and retro themes, though many mainstream apps are not yet optimized.

Source: techcrunch.com

Our reading

The iPhone Duo’s new apps are all about making the most of the foldable screen, but one app, Deck-Man, takes it to a level that feels less like a productivity tool and more like a nostalgic joke. It mimics a Walkman, complete with cassette sounds and a physical-looking interface. The app doesn’t just use the two screens—it treats them like a real Walkman, with a front panel and a playback area. It’s not exactly a revolutionary leap, but it does make you wonder: why would anyone need a phone that acts like a 1990s music player? Maybe the real innovation is in the absurdity of it all.

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