Despite seven years of Android folding phones, Apple's iPhone Duo launch has spurred developers to create quirky, weird, and fun apps that experiment with the folding design (leaving Android owners feeling like second-class citizens yet again).

I've reviewed almost every folding phone in the past decade, and my inbox has never seen this many app pitches from indie developers wanting to show off their app for Apple's first foldable.

Some of these apps aren't necessarily new but use the phone's hinge to offer fresh experiences. You'll also find a “Made for iPhone Duo” badge on apps that make best use of the larger screens on the App Store. From a game that has you closing the phone to grill a piece of toast to a clever way to memorize flash cards, here are nine unique apps to try on your new Apple handset.

Board games will have a field day on the iPhone Duo, and Battlefleet Duo is the best example. On the larger 7.6-inch screen, you get a sprawling canvas, but in tabletop mode, you can view your ships on the bottom screen and the enemy's fleet above. That's especially great if you have a friend with the iPhone Duo, as you can play local multiplayer and sit across from each other just like you would with the old-school Battleships. You can play two free battles every day, or unlock unlimited battles with a one-time $5 purchase—no ads or subscription.

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