Productivity v3.0.3
Does Bear Markdown Notes & Journal work on iPhone Duo?
Yes. Bear Markdown Notes & Journal is built for iPhone Duo — it runs full screen on the 7.6-inch inner display and adapts its layout for the fold.
At a glance
- Inner display (7.6″)
- Built for Duo
- Outer display (5.4″)
- Works normally
- Built with
- iOS 27.1 SDK
- Version 3.0.3, read Oct 24, 2026
- iPad version
- Yes
- Layout already handles big screens
- Latest version
- v3.0.3
- Oct 22, 2026
- Duo in release notes
- Not yet
On the inner display
The app reaches the edges of the inner display. Text and controls stay a comfortable size instead of being blown up.
Apple named it in its iPhone Duo launch roundup on October 22: it shows your note organization onscreen at once.
In Split View
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can show two apps side by side, and every app takes part — including Bear Markdown Notes & Journal. Open it on the inner display, then add a second app next to it. You can save the pair and come back to it later.
Duo-specific features
- Adaptive layoutRearranges into sidebars or multiple panes on the inner display instead of just stretching.
Evidence & history
Apple,
Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo (Apple Newsroom)
Apple says it shows your note organization onscreen at once.
App build,
Version 3.0.3 is built with the iOS 27.1 SDK
Apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later can use the whole inner display.
App Store,
App Store listing has screenshots made for iPhone Duo
The developer published 7 screenshots for iPhone Duo’s inner display.
- : Not confirmed yet → Built for Duo — Named in Apple’s iPhone Duo launch roundup
Latest release notes
Version 3.0.3 · Oct 22, 2026
New: A new toolbar now appears when you’re entering tags or wikilinks, or searching for notes. It makes it easier to move the cursor and type special characters. Bug fixes and stability improvements.
Questions
Does Bear Markdown Notes & Journal work on iPhone Duo?
Yes. Bear Markdown Notes & Journal is built for iPhone Duo — it runs full screen on the 7.6-inch inner display and adapts its layout for the fold.
Does Bear Markdown Notes & Journal work on the outer display?
Yes. iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch outer display behaves like a regular iPhone screen, so every iPhone app works there as usual.
Can I use Bear Markdown Notes & Journal in Split View on iPhone Duo?
Yes. On iPhone Duo every app can be placed side by side with another app on the inner display — developers don't need to opt in. How comfortable it feels at half width depends on the app's layout.