How We Chose the Best Inventions of 2026

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TIME Staff. (2026, October 15). How We Chose the Best Inventions of 2026. TIME. https://time.com/article/2026/10/15/best-inventions-2026-list/

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TIME magazine released its annual Best Inventions issue, focusing on impactful new products and ideas from 2026. The list includes 300 inventions selected through nominations by TIME editors and an online application process, evaluated based on criteria like originality and impact. Among the highlights is Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the Duo, which will be unveiled in October under CEO John Ternus, who was instrumental in developing the technology behind it.
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In October 2026, Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, marking a significant milestone in the tech giant's 50th year. Former hardware lead John Ternus, newly appointed as CEO, revealed the device in an exclusive interview with TIME magazine. The Duo incorporates technology patented by Ternus over 15 years ago and is featured prominently in TIME’s annual Best Inventions issue, which highlights groundbreaking products across various fields including healthcare, AI, and green energy. This year's list includes 300 inventions selected based on criteria such as originality and impact.

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To compile this year's list, we solicited nominations from TIME’s editors and correspondents around the world as well as through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields such as health care, AI, and green energy.
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🔮 In October, a month after naming former hardware lead John Ternus as its new CEO, the company will debut its first foldable iPhone—using technology for which Ternus was named on the original patent filed some 15 years ago.
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How We Chose the Best Inventions of 2026 · assertive framing

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Known for its innovative and meticulously designed products, Apple is spending its 50th year getting back to its roots. asserted
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In October, a month after naming former hardware lead John Ternus as its new CEO, the company will debut its first foldable iPhone—using technology for which Ternus was named on the original patent filed some 15 years ago. asserted
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Ternus spoke with TIME for an exclusive first cover interview about the iPhone Duo, and how he plans to lead the iconic company into its next 50 years. asserted
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The story anchors TIME’s annual Best Inventions issue, which for more than a quarter century has highlighted the most impactful new products and ideas. asserted
which → anchor → products
To compile this year's list, we solicited nominations from TIME’s editors and correspondents around the world as well as through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields such as health care, AI, and green energy. asserted
we → compile → care
We then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. asserted
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The result is a list of 300 groundbreaking inventions (and 100 special mentions)—ranging from the Duo to AI software that lets non-coders build websites and a breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer. asserted
coders → let → cancer
These are creations changing how we live, work, play, and think about what’s possible. asserted
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