John Ternus takes the stage at Apple’s annual showcase, where a folding iPhone is expected

John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, helmed his first major product showcase on Wednesday, introducing himself to the public at the $4.5 trillion tech giant’s annual event, where a folding iPhone is widely expected. Ternus, who has worked at Apple for 25 years and previously led hardware engineering, took the stage after a video montage featuring Tim Cook’s voice. He expressed gratitude for representing Apple’s teams, emphasizing his daily inspiration from the company’s curiosity and innovation, while analysts noted the event would set the tone for his leadership. The showcase, dubbed “Surprise and Shine” in Cupertino, is expected to include Apple’s first foldable phone and upgrades to iPhone and Apple Watch lines. Ternus succeeds Cook, who built Apple into a trillion-dollar business, and Jobs, known for his commanding stage presence, with analysts saying he inherits both a boon and a burden.