The Verge shares tips for getting the most out of the new iPhone Duo

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The Verge has published a guide of tips and tricks for owners of the iPhone Duo, a new kind of iPhone with a different design. The device requires a learning curve because it departs from the iPhone's long-standing form. Reviewers spent a week flipping and folding the Duo to identify useful techniques. The guide highlights practical hacks, such as setting orientation lock separately on each screen. The full article is available on The Verge's website.

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