In a recent interview with TIMEApple CEO John Ternus described some of the first foldable smartphones as “pretty cheap and crappy.” Samsung released its first foldable in 2019, but Apple chose to take its time and has now developed the iPhone Duo with a premium design and barely noticeable screen crease.
The interview explains how Ternus gave Apple’s design team “the confidence to really push the boundaries of innovation and manufacturing” with the iPhone Duo, available for pre-order starting this Friday at 5 a.m. PT.
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