Apple wasn’t the first company to announce a folding phone shaped like a passport this year, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t face copying. As my colleague Dom Preston explained, it’s nearly impossible to keep product development secret when Apple and its competitors rely on the same global suppliers. This shared supply chain can make it easier for other companies to catch wind of new products, sometimes leading to similarities in design or features. Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, and head of marketing, Greg "Joz" Joswiak, addressed these concerns during an interview with TechRadar’s Lance Ulanoff and Mark Spoonauer of Tom's Guide. Joz acknowledged that leaks had already revealed Apple was working on a foldable phone. However, he noted that while people knew about the project, they had misinterpreted some details, such as the screen's aspect ratio. The conversation highlights the challenges of innovation in a highly competitive tech landscape, where ideas can spread quickly through shared resources and supply chains. Apple, known for its secrecy, still faces the reality that its products can be anticipated or imitated by others in the industry. For more details on how Apple is responding to these challenges and what the future holds for its foldable phone, readers can find the full story at The Verge.