Duo-Man app brings classic Walkman to iPhone Duo
Before you can even pre-order the foldable iPhone Duo, an indie developer has created Duo-Man, an app that mimics the experience of using a vintage Sony Walkman—right down to the clicking buttons and static sounds. You 'insert' a virtual cassette by opening the Duo, pick your music, and snap it closed to 'play.' The demo, built for a hackathon, will become a real app supporting Apple Music and local files.
- App uses foldable Duo's hinge to mimic Walkman
- Created by indie developer Vidit Bhargava
- Features authentic recorded clicks and static
- Supports Apple Music and local file playback
- Planned as real app after hackathon showcase
Sources covering this
How it unfolded
- TechCrunch The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman
- MacRumors iPhone Duo Gets a Virtual Walkman App Ahead of Launch
- 9to5Mac Duo-Man turns your 2026 iPhone Duo into a 1980s Sony Walkman
- TechRadar This iPhone Duo app simulates a classic Walkman
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