Overview
- Apple released the iOS 27.3 developer beta on Tuesday, November 3, which adds a Duo-specific Reachability mode to address one-handed use complaints.
- The Duo Reachability moves content left or right instead of down, using a short swipe from the left or right edge to bring distant controls within thumb reach.
- Users can enable the feature in Settings → Accessibility → Reachability and then trigger it with a short edge swipe when the Duo is closed.
- iOS 27.3 is currently in the developer beta channel with a public beta expected in the coming days and a likely full release around mid-December, and outlets advise waiting if you worry about beta bugs.
- The update is part of a broader effort to adapt apps and the interface to the Duo’s foldable, two-pane display and should make everyday one-handed tasks easier for owners.