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Apple’s iPhone 18 event debuts foldable iPhone under new CEO John Ternus
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The event marks the first iPhone keynote led by CEO John Ternus and is expected to introduce a foldable iPhone 18.
Higher component costs driven by RAMageddon could raise the bill of materials for any new iPhone hardware. A possible delay of the standard iPhone 18 until next year may shift development focus to Pro models and the foldable variant. Engineers should monitor official announcements to confirm whether the rumored foldable iPhone actually ships, as the event’s expectations are based on rumors.
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This is the first iPhone keynote led by newly appointed CEO John Ternus.
Rumors indicate the event may debut a foldable iPhone, reportedly starting at $2,000.
The standard iPhone 18 might be postponed to early next year, with the focus on Pro models and the foldable device.
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The iPhone 18 live blog marks the first time Apple’s iPhone keynote is led by CEO John Ternus. Ternus previously served as VP of hardware engineering and was shown in a 2019 WWDC photo. The event is described as Apple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ event. It’s not just time for any old Apple event, but one that’s expected to usher in a new era for the company.
All signs and rumors have been pointing to the event debuting a foldable iPhone. Reports suggest the foldable model, referred to as the iPhone Duo, could start at $2,000. The article notes readiness for the long-rumored foldable iPhone, along with any new Apple Watches, AirPods, and other surprises.
It’s also possible the standard iPhone 18 won’t come until the new year. That would leave just the pricey Pros and folding phone to be announced. The article notes that with RAMageddon raging on, there’s a chance everything will be more expensive this time around.
John Ternus, now Apple’s CEO, previously led hardware engineering and was pictured at WWDC in 2019. His first iPhone keynote is framed as a ‘huge launch . . . that’s going to be phenomenal’ according to his own remarks. The event’s live blog format aims to provide real-time updates on the announced hardware. Observers will watch to see whether the rumored foldable iPhone and revised product timeline materialize.
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