Apple introduces foldable iPhone Duo under new CEO John Ternus
Apple's newly appointed chief executive John Ternus unveiled the iPhone Duo, a foldable smartphone that opens to a 7.6-inch display and will be priced at $1,999, with availability slated for October 23.
Apple announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, during a livestream hosted by new chief executive John Ternus. The device folds like a book, offering a 5.4-inch screen when closed and a 7.6-inch screen when opened, and is priced at $1,999, $700 above the entry-level iPhone 18 Pro. Apple said the Duo will be available for purchase beginning October 23.
Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook earlier this month, highlighted the product’s design, stating that it maintains the features users expect from an iPhone while providing a larger display that fits in a pocket. He added, "> iPhone Duo brings an entirely new design while preserving everything you love and expect from iPhone. It gives you the largest display ever on an iPhone while still fitting easily in your pocket. It reflects extraordinarily complex engineering, yet feels effortless to use, and it makes new experiences possible."
Analysts noted that Ternus’s background in mechanical engineering could influence Apple’s hardware direction. The foldable market is already occupied by competitors such as Samsung and Huawei, which have offered similar devices since 2019, though earlier models faced durability concerns.