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Apple expected to unveil folding iPhone as new CEO takes center stage

Apple is expected to announce new products at its annual fall event this afternoon, including an iPhone that folds open and closed like a passport. The event would be the first major test for John Ternus, who took over as Apple’s chief executive last week, according to the supplied report.

Apple is expected to unveil a folding iPhone at its annual fall product announcement this afternoon.

The model is expected to open and close like a passport, doubling the phone’s screen size. The announcement would be the first major test for John Ternus, who took the chief executive role last week.

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