
Apple has unveiled its first folding iPhone at an event, presenting what BBC World described as the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years. The device is expected to be costly, and its launch is being framed as an early gamble for Apple’s new boss, testing demand for a premium redesign after a long period of relatively familiar iPhone styling.
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