{
  "id": 6648084,
  "title": "Exclusive: Apple CEO John Ternus on iPhone Duo, fixing foldable screens, and the end of the no-stylus 'rule'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/exclusive-apple-ceo-john-ternus-on-iphone-duo-fixing-foldable-screens",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T21:40:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/interview-apple-ceo-john-ternus-on-his-defining-moment-for-the-iphone-duo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple CEO John Ternus and senior vice president of worldwide marketing Greg 'Joz' Joswiak have unveiled details about the iPhone Duo, their first foldable phone. While Samsung, Google, Huawei and other companies have been manufacturing foldables for years, Apple has been hesitant to enter the market. The iPhone Duo stands out with its passport-style design, Apple Pencil support, IP68 durability, and an optimized software experience for the foldable form factor.\n\nOne standout feature of the iPhone Duo is its nearly invisible crease, made possible by Apple's nano-texture display technology. This technology has been seen on other Apple devices like the Mac Studio Display, iPad Pro, and MacBook Pro, and it reduces glare, reflections, and the visibility of the crease. Ternus was impressed by the feel of the nano-texture display, describing it as \"beautifully flat\" and \"incredibly durable\".\n\nApple has also worked closely with developers to optimize apps like Netflix, Slack, and Zoom for the iPhone Duo's dual 7.6-inch screen. The software experience includes a redesigned control system that moves the main controls to the right edge of the screen, making them easily accessible regardless of the screen orientation.\n\nThough the iPhone Duo is the most expensive iPhone ever, priced at $1,999, Apple believes it offers excellent value due to its complex and well-engineered design. Ternus emphasized that Apple aims to build \"cool things that people love\" while maintaining a high level of quality and durability.",
  "summary": "I spoke with Apple CEO John Ternus and SVP of worldwide marketing Greg ‘Joz’ Joswiak about the iPhone Duo and what Apple is doing to stand out in a sea of established Android foldables.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple CEO John Ternus unveils iPhone Duo, first foldable iPhone",
    "iPhone Duo features passport-style design, Apple Pencil support, IP68 durability",
    "Nano-texture display technology creates nearly invisible crease for iPhone Duo"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Apple says new A20 Pro chip can sustain twice the performance of the iPhone 16 Pro, deliver 40% faster graphics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-says-new-a20-pro-chip-can-sustain-twice-the-performance-of-the",
        "published": "2026-09-10T14:27:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Fast Company",
        "title": "Considering an iPhone Duo? Here’s what having a foldable phone is really like",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/considering-an-iphone-duo-heres-what-having-a-foldable-phone-is",
        "published": "2026-09-10T15:24:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Apple’s foldable iPhone sparks rival brand banter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apples-foldable-iphone-sparks-rival-brand-banter",
        "published": "2026-09-10T18:48:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "DYNAMIC DUO: Apple’s gamble — the iPhone now folds — and SA’s digital divide just widened",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/dynamic-duo-apples-gamble-the-iphone-now-folds-and-sas-digital-divide",
        "published": "2026-09-10T21:56:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}