Apple expected to unveil folding iPhone as new CEO takes center stage
THE SO WHAT
A folding iPhone as John Ternus’ first major move would signal Apple treating flexible displays as a mainstream form factor, not a niche experiment. Accessory makers, app designers, and mobile web teams should be prototyping for dual-orientation and split-screen use now, not waiting for adoption curves.
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