Apple CEO John Ternus on iPhone Duo, foldable screens, and ending the no-stylus rule
Apple CEO John Ternus announced the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone, set for release on October 23, with a starting price of $1,999, marking the company's entry into a market dominated by Android rivals. The Duo features a nano-texture display that minimizes crease visibility, Apple Pencil support, IP68 durability, and a redesigned iOS 27 optimized for its 7.6-inch screen, with apps like Netflix and Slack pre-optimized for launch. Ternus and marketing chief Greg Joswiak emphasized the device's unique hardware-software integration, contrasting it with "uninspiring" Android foldables, while acknowledging the premium price reflects its complex engineering and value proposition.