John Ternus Opens iPhone Duo Launch in Austin, Skipping Fifth Avenue

Apple CEO John Ternus opened the iPhone Duo launch at the Domain Northside store in Austin rather than the Fifth Avenue flagship in New York. The $1,999 foldable with a 7.6-inch inner display and A20 Pro chip went on sale October 23 in more than 70 countries, marking the first major iPhone launch under Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook on September 1, 2026.

• iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with a 7.6-inch display and A20 Pro chip
• Sales began October 23 across more than 70 countries
• Ternus became Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, succeeding Tim Cook
• Greg Joswiak and Vanessa Trigub opened the Fifth Avenue store