News v8.23.2
Does Pocket Casts work on iPhone Duo?
Yes. Pocket Casts 8.23.2 is built with the iOS 27.1 SDK, so it can use iPhone Duo's whole inner display. We haven't seen Duo-specific features yet.
At a glance
- Inner display (7.6″)
- Full screen
- Outer display (5.4″)
- Works normally
- Built with
- iOS 27.1 SDK
- Version 8.23.2, read Oct 25, 2026
- iPad version
- Yes
- Layout already handles big screens
- Latest version
- v8.23.2
- Oct 23, 2026
- Duo in release notes
- Not yet
About Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts is made by Automattic and first came out on the App Store in January 2011. It has 16,327 ratings on the US App Store, averaging 4.5 stars. Version 8.23.2 came out on Oct 23, 2026 and needs iOS 17.0 or later. It's free to download. Among the 14 reading apps we track on the US App Store, 8 already fill the inner display, 3 are partly adapted and 3 still show black bars. By number of ratings, Pocket Casts is #13 of them.
From its App Store listing:
Pocket Casts is the world's most powerful podcast platform, an app by listeners, for listeners. Our podcast player provides next-level listening, search and discovery tools. Find your next obsession with our hand-curated podcast recommendations for easy discovery, and seamlessly enjoy your favorite shows without the hassle of subscribing. Here's what the press has to say: • Wired: "Pocket Casts Is…
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.
In Split View
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can show two apps side by side, and every app takes part — including Pocket Casts. 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
None confirmed yet. Duo-specific features include side toolbars, layouts that react to the fold, and content on the outer display while the app is open inside.
Evidence & history
App build,
Version 8.23.2 is built with the iOS 27.1 SDK
Apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later can use the whole inner display.
- : Not confirmed yet → Full screen — built with the iOS 27.1 SDK
Latest release notes
Version 8.23.2 · Oct 23, 2026
Pocket Casts is getting ready for the iPhone Duo! We’ve been working on making better use of larger screens, with improvements for iPad users too. Discover now shows multiple columns of podcasts, while the full-screen player gets a new side-by-side layout on supported devices. We’ve also improved CarPlay playback, fixed an issue that could clear your Apple Watch’s Up Next queue, and made sure skipped chapters no longer count towards your remaining listening time. We’ve folded in plenty of other little fixes too. And before you get snappy about all these puns, just know we’re only getting warmed up!
Questions
Does Pocket Casts work on iPhone Duo?
Yes. Pocket Casts 8.23.2 is built with the iOS 27.1 SDK, so it can use iPhone Duo's whole inner display. We haven't seen Duo-specific features yet.
Does Pocket Casts 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 Pocket Casts 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.