Apple Expected to Unveil Folding iPhone in First Major Test for New CEO

Apple is expected to unveil a folding iPhone at its annual fall product announcement on Monday afternoon, according to The Guardian, in what would represent the most significant change to the smartphone since its original launch in 2007.

The new device is reportedly expected to open and close like a passport, doubling its screen size when unfolded, a departure from the traditional slab-style design Apple has used for nearly two decades.

The announcement comes as John Ternus, who took over as Apple's chief executive last week, faces his first major public test in the role. According to the report, all eyes are on the event to see how the company navigates this leadership transition alongside a major product shift.

Apple has not yet released official details confirming the specifications or pricing of the folding device. The Guardian's report indicates that the event was scheduled for Monday afternoon, with the company expected to formally reveal the product's design and features at that time.

The shift toward a foldable form factor would place Apple in a segment of the smartphone market that competitors, including Samsung, have already explored with their own folding devices in recent years.