Apple’s new CEO John Ternus launches iPhone Duo, first foldable iPhone

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus today launched the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable smartphone, according to Nikkei Asia. The move marks Apple’s long-awaited entry into foldables, a category dominated by Samsung and Huawei, and could reshape upgrade cycles heading into the holiday quarter. It also represents Ternus’s first major product debut as chief executive, signaling how he may steer Apple’s hardware roadmap.

Nikkei Asia reports the iPhone Duo introduces a new folding form factor under the iPhone brand, bringing Apple into direct competition with premium Android foldables. Key details such as price, ship date, and initial markets were not immediately disclosed. The launch pits Apple against Samsung’s Galaxy Z range and Huawei’s foldables as it seeks to reignite high-end demand. Attention will now turn to official specifications, preorder timing, and how Apple positions Duo relative to Pro models. [Developing. This article will be updated.]