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Apple names John Ternus CEO, unveils foldable iPhone plans

8/31/2026

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Apple Names CEO

Apple names John Ternus chief executive, succeeding Tim Cook on September 1, 2026.
Tim Cook becomes executive chairman, overseeing policy and international relations.
Apple partners with Google to embed Gemini models in its Apple Intelligence AI platform.
Apple’s September 9 event will unveil a foldable iPhone while testing a new Siri with contextual cross-app execution.

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Apple Ditches Stylus

Apple built a shorter, stubbier Pencil prototype for the upcoming foldable iPhone.
The prototype would magnetically attach to the phone’s side for storage and wireless charging.
Engineers feared the stylus tip could scratch the delicate inner foldable display.
Adding a digitizer layer would increase chassis thickness, threatening the 4.5 mm slim profile.
Internal testing stopped at prototype stage, leading Apple to expect no stylus launch at the September 9 event.

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Apple Foldable Forecast

IDC forecasts Apple will ship over 17 million foldable iPhones by 2027, capturing nearly 40% market share.
Jeronimo says Apple could become the top foldable brand by the end of next year.
Padhi warns split launch eases RAM-crisis supply pressures and component cost hikes.
Samsung’s Z Fold 8 line reportedly sold out, with 4-5 million units shipped across the series.
A CNET poll shows 75% of U.S. adults aren’t interested in foldable phones.

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Apple Names CEO

Apple names John Ternus chief executive, succeeding Tim Cook on September 1, 2026.
Tim Cook becomes executive chairman, overseeing policy and international relations.
Apple partners with Google to embed Gemini models in its Apple Intelligence AI platform.
Apple’s September 9 event will unveil a foldable iPhone while testing a new Siri with contextual cross-app execution.

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