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Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone

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What happened

Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

Key facts

  • Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:32:34 UTC.

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