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Apple September 9 event to feature foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro models

Source: Bloomberg
Time: 4:55 PM
Weight: 94/100High importance
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What happened?

Apple’s new Chief Executive Officer, John Ternus, is scheduled to host the company’s "Surprise and Shine" event on September 9, marking the start of a major leadership transition.

Why it matters

According to Bloomberg, the presentation will feature the debut of a foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18 Pro lineup alongside updated Apple Watches.

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This launch represents the first significant slate of products released since Ternus took the reins from former CEO Tim Cook.

The event signals a strategic pivot for Apple, moving away from a decade-long focus on refining existing products and expanding recurring revenue services.

By introducing new form factors—the physical shape and size of hardware—Apple aims to initiate its most aggressive cycle of device releases to date.

This move is designed to address a history of few entirely new hardware concepts, with the company preparing a pipeline of fresh categories to sustain growth through 2027.

Beyond the flagship smartphones, this upcoming hardware wave is expected to expand into additional categories, including a touchscreen MacBook.

These releases affect the company's long-term competitive standing as it seeks to diversify its ecosystem with a steady stream of new device types.

The September 9 event serves as the technical and business foundation for this multi-year expansion of the company’s product portfolio.

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