Apple is reportedly developing a new feature that could significantly improve how iPhone apps function in landscape mode, potentially arriving with the upcoming iOS 27 update.
At present, most iPhone apps are primarily optimized for portrait orientation, which limits the experience on wider screens. The new feature is expected to change this by allowing apps to seamlessly adapt to landscape mode, offering better multitasking and improved usability on larger displays.
According to Fixed Focus Digital (via MacRumors), Apple may introduce a functionality similar to Huawei’s “Parallel View,” which automatically adjusts app layouts for wider screens, including foldable devices. With this system, apps would dynamically reorganize their interface in landscape mode without requiring developers to create separate versions.
Apple already offers similar adaptability on iPadOS, where apps adjust automatically when the device is rotated or used in split-screen mode. However, it remains unclear whether the new feature will extend to full split-view multitasking on iPhones, similar to Android devices.
Reports also suggest that this “Parallel View” capability could be closely linked to Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone, which is expected to feature a 7.8-inch internal display. On such a larger screen, the feature could function more like iPad-style multitasking, potentially supporting multiple active windows at once.
If these reports turn out to be accurate, Apple could be making a major shift toward enhanced productivity and multitasking on iPhones, narrowing the gap with Android devices, which have supported split-screen functionality for years.
Earlier, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also reported that the foldable iPhone may support split-screen mode, allowing users to run two apps simultaneously, along with a redesigned navigation layout optimized for larger displays.
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