Apple Bets on Foldable iPhone Under New CEO
THE SO WHAT
A foldable iPhone as John Ternus’s first marquee launch is a signal that Apple is willing to move form factor to defend ASP and differentiation. If you build mobile experiences, assume a growing base of dual-orientation, multi-pane iOS devices and design workflows accordingly.
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