John Ternus talks iPhone Duo, ‘cheap and crappy’ foldables in new interview
Key Points:
- TIME has named the iPhone Duo one of the best inventions of 2026, featuring Apple’s John Ternus on its cover.
- Ternus revealed that Apple’s work on foldable devices dates back to 2011, with early patents exploring flexible OLED displays and innovative battery designs.
- Apple delayed launching the iPhone Duo to ensure superior quality, rejecting early foldable materials used by competitors in favor of a custom nanotexture surface and precision hinge technology.
- Ternus emphasized his focus on design during his early tenure as Apple CEO, frequently collaborating with design teams to push innovation boundaries.
- The interview also touched on Apple’s use of Gemini technology in AI, Siri’s unique integration with personal data, and Ternus’s intense preparation for Apple’s September events.