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Fold the phone: Apple's new CEO rolls out a foldable iPhone
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Apple CEO John Ternus holds the iPhone Duo during Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event at the company's corporate headquarters, Apple Park, on September 9, 2026 in Cupertino, California.
Key facts
- It will start at $1,999, $700 more than the entry-level iPhone 18 Pro, which the company also announced on Wednesday
- Apple CEO John Ternus holds the iPhone Duo during Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event at the company's corporate headquarters, Apple Park, on September 9, 2026 in Cupertino, California
- I'm not sure Ternus has those skills and certainly doesn't have that experience," said David Pogue, a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and author of the book Apple: The First 50 Years
- The iPhone Duo opens like a book, with a 5.4-inch outer screen when folded, and a 7.6-inch internal screen when unfolded
Summary
A new era unfolded at Apple on Wednesday with its new CEO unveiling an iPhone the size of a passport that, well, folds. The device, called iPhone Duo, represents the most radical physical change to the iconic iPhone since Apple introduced the minimalist glass slab to the world nearly 20 years ago, kicking off the smartphone era. Apple's folding iPhone Duo can be opened and closed like a passport. The Duo, likely in development for years, was no doubt timed to launch the tenure of CEO John Ternus with a statement about hardware and product design.