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Apple Is Entering Its Slop Era

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Apple's new CEO John Ternus has launched a foldable iPhone Duo and a touch-screen laptop, marking the company's entry into its 'slop era' where it abandons its 'Think Different' philosophy for hardware that resembles competitors' products. The launch coincides with widespread cracking of the foldable phones, which Ternus admitted to Time Magazine as a sign of cheapness. This marks a significant shift from Apple's peak dominance to a downward trajectory, with AI integration failing to improve Siri's performance and new products like the Apple HomeView Watch and iPhone Duo criticized for being gimmicky. The evidence suggests Apple is struggling to adapt to an AI-driven market, relying on crowdpleasing hardware rather than innovation.

Key points

• John Ternus, the new CEO, launched a foldable iPhone Duo and a touch-screen laptop, signaling Apple's entry into its 'slop era' where it abandons its 'Think Different' philosophy.
• The foldable iPhone Duo has been cracked, with Ternus admitting in Time Magazine that the company is releasing hardware that is 'cheap and crappy' compared to competitors.

Context

Apple's trajectory has shifted dramatically under new leadership, moving away from its peak dominance to a downward trajectory. The company is now relying on crowdpleasing hardware gimmicks rather than innovation, with AI integration failing to improve Siri's performance. The launch of the foldable iPhone Duo and touch-screen laptop marks a significant departure from Apple's previous product philosophy.

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Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026, with no additional context or background provided. The article contains personal anecdotes about the author's past experiences with Apple products, which are not directly related to the company's current state. The specific impact of the foldable phone cracking on the broader market is not quantified, and the article does not provide data on sales figures or market share.

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