iPhone Duo: This Indie App Brings the Walkman Back to the Foldable Smartphone

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You probably know the feeling: Flip it open, hit play, music to your ears – that was the Walkman. A new indie app now brings that feeling back, but not to an old player – straight to Apple's iPhone Duo.

According to Golem.de, a developer has built a virtual Walkman for Apple's iPhone Duo. The special part: the iPhone Duo is a foldable smartphone – exactly the form factor that, according to Golem.de, is ideal for the app.

The foldable smartphone is ideally suited for this.

The idea behind it: You hold the unfolded iPhone Duo just like the old cassette player, and the display shows you the familiar control panel with Play, Stop, and rewind controls. Modern foldable smartphone, retro look – that's how the app bridges two worlds.

Walkman on the Foldable iPhone – How Does It Work?

The classic Walkman was a portable device you held in your hand and operated. The app taps into exactly that tactile feel: You unfold the iPhone Duo like a device from the 80s, and the display shows you the familiar Walkman layout. You get the operating feel of back then, without giving up modern tech.

What's Known So Far – and What Isn't

What the app can do specifically, what the retro interface looks like in detail, and where to find it – the brief Golem.de teaser doesn't reveal that. What's clear so far: it's an indie project by a single developer, not an official Apple product.

What we take away: With the indie app, there's already a creative idea that puts the foldable format to use. How well it works in practice remains to be seen once Golem.de or the developer releases more details.