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# screens

Returns an array containing all of the screens attached to the device.

```
class var screens: [UIScreen] { get }
```

## Return Value

An array of `UIScreen` objects.

## Discussion

The returned array includes the main screen plus any additional screens connected to the device. The main screen is always at index `0`.

Not all devices support external displays. iPhone and iPod touch devices with Retina displays and iPads support external displays. Older devices, such as the iPhone 3GS, don’t support external displays.

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