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Sep 09, 2026
After today's iPhone event, Apple invited members of the media to test out the new iPhone Duo. We were able to take a look, and we have some initial thoughts to share.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event took place today, and the company introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the new foldable iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5. It took Apple over an hour to announce everything, but we have an 11-minute recap for those who want a quick but detailed overview of everything.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, beating Samsung and tying Google.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple is adding a new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27 that will let you use the same number on two iPhones and swap between them as needed. iPhone Handoff requires carrier support, and Apple says there may be carrier fees when setting it up.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo's inner display uses a complicated, multi-layer structure that Apple says will hold up to wear and tear.
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Sep 09, 2026
The new foldable iPhone Duo is the "thinnest iPhone ever," according to Apple. When unfolded, the device is 5.2mm thick, making it 0.4mm thinner than the 5.6mm iPhone Air.
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Sep 09, 2026
Ahead of the launch of the foldable iPhone Duo, rumors suggested Apple was focused on eliminating the crease between the device's two displays. All foldables have a visible crease, and it often becomes easier to see over time from constant folding and unfolding.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 feature a refreshed band lineup for the fall, adding new colors and materials.
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Sep 09, 2026
According to new code uncovered in the iOS 27 Release Candidate, there will be a new way to redeem Apple gift cards by tapping them on the back of a compatible iPhone.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple Watch Series 12 comes in a refreshed selection of case finishes and materials, including ceramic.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple has been phasing out the SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology in select countries.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple says the iPhone Duo will ship with iOS 27.1 when it launches this October, which gives us a hint at when the first major iOS 27 update will come out.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced "Audio Intelligence," a new suite of Apple Intelligence-powered features for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 that use the built-in microphone to help users catch missed moments in conversation and stay aware of important sounds.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo will work with the Apple Pencil, but support is limited. Apple says that you need the ?Apple Pencil? with USB-C for the iPhone Duo, so if you have the ?Apple Pencil? Pro, you may be out of luck.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 offer a range of new health and fitness features. Here's everything that's new.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo does not include an Action Button, according to the device's technical specifications page. The page's diagram highlights volume up/down buttons at the top, Camera Control and side buttons on the right side, a USB-C port at the bottom, and microphones and speakers at the top and bottom.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple has confirmed the battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models that the company announced earlier today.
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Sep 09, 2026
Despite rumors of an increase in thickness, the iPhone 18 Pro Max has the same physical dimensions as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It is 163.4mm x 78mm x 8.75mm, but it did get 16 grams heavier.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple no longer charges extra for Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods, folding it into the $129 AirPods 5 instead of reserving it for the higher-end model.
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Sep 09, 2026
Samsung took to social media today to mock the iPhone Duo while Apple announced the device.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced AppleCare One Family, a new option for U.S. customers that extends ?AppleCare? coverage to every eligible device across an Apple Family Sharing group of up to six people for one fixed monthly price.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple raised the base price of the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max by $100 compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, but if you want more storage, those price increases are even higher.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced a redesigned thermal system for iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, built around a next-generation vapor chamber with three times the surface area of the one in iPhone 17 Pro.
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Sep 09, 2026
It looks like the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max may have different modems inside. On Apple's technical specifications page for the new devices, the ?iPhone 18 Pro? lists Apple's C2 modem, but the ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max lists no modem at all in the U.S.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple does not advertise the amount of RAM included in the iPhone 18 Pro models, but MacRumors has confirmed this info in the latest version of Xcode 27.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced Apple Reference Image, a new opt-in feature for the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max that helps users to prove a photo hasn't been altered since it was taken.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today confirmed that there will be a daily usage limit for Siri AI, with expanded access available for a fee in the future.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced new texture and grain controls for Photographic Styles with the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo has what Apple is calling an "iPhone-first dual battery system" with one battery on each side of the device. Apple optimized physical space for battery capacity to make sure that the battery lasts as long as possible.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today published a new YouTube playlist aimed at helping developers prepare their apps for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today unveiled new iPhone 18 Pro models and the iPhone Duo - the company's first foldable iPhone - and both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo feature Apple's new custom-designed C2 modem for 5G connectivity.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has the largest battery ever in an iPhone, and both ?iPhone 18 Pro? models last for longer than the iPhone 17 Pro models.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced Pro Controls, a new customizable camera interface for the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max that lets users manually adjust aperture, shutter speed, and white balance, or check exposure levels with a live histogram.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today introduced two dedicated accessories for iPhone Duo, its Case and a Folio with Kickstand.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 for final testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the eighth betas. These will be the last beta updates of ?iOS 27? and ?iPadOS 27? before the software's public release, as long as no bugs are found.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today seeded the release candidate version of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the eighth beta. The release candidate is the final version of ?macOS Golden Gate? that developers and beta testers will get before the software sees a public launch.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced a new lineup of accessories for the iPhone 18 Pro, ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, and AirPods Pro 3, including a redesigned clear case with MagSafe and all-new wrist straps.
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Sep 09, 2026
Following the announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro models today, Apple discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and ?iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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Sep 09, 2026
Behind today's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo announcements, Apple has raised the prices of the existing iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e on its online store.
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Sep 09, 2026
Rumors about the foldable iPhone were unclear on whether it would have MagSafe charging, but it turns out the iPhone Duo does indeed have a magnetic charging array.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's all-new foldable iPhone Duo will be available to pre-order starting on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, and the device will be released on Friday, October 23, in the U.S. and more than 70 other countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, the U.K., and others.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available to pre-order starting Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time / 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The devices will then be released on Friday, September 18.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced the "iPhone Duo," a new kind of iPhone featuring two screens and a foldable inner display.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced it is extending free access to satellite features for an additional year for existing iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users.
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Sep 09, 2026
At its event today unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and more, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released later this month.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max feature a smaller Dynamic Island, with support for up to three simultaneous Live Activities.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Ultra 4, which features a new S11 chip, a redesigned health sensing system, and a larger battery that Apple says delivers two days of battery life.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 12, featuring a new S11 chip, a redesigned health sensing system, and new aluminum, titanium, and ceramic finishes.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today introduced AirPods 5, offering Active Noise Cancellation with its entry-level wireless earbuds at a starting price of $129.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, with pricing starting at $1,199 for the Pro model and $1,299 for the Pro Max, both with 256GB of storage as the base configuration.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple has revealed at its "Surprise and Shine" event that both iPhone 18 Pro models will be equipped with a variable aperture camera.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today revealed the A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, built on a brand new architecture using 2nm process technology.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple at its annual fall iPhone event has revealed that the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models will be available in four new colors.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which look very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models but have several upgrades.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we're expecting to see the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, new AirPods 5 earphones, and perhaps some other announcements.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" media event kicks off at 10:00 am Pacific Time today with members of the media in attendance. We know that some MacRumors readers who can't follow the event as it's being broadcast are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until the event video is available for on-demand viewing so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome.
: The full video is available on Apple's website as a direct link to the video file with no spoilers.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" media event kicks off at 10:00 am Pacific Time today with members of the media in attendance. We know that some MacRumors readers who can't follow the event as it's being broadcast are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until the event video is available for on-demand viewing so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome.
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Sep 09, 2026
Ahead of Apple's annual iPhone event at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has leaked all of the color options for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone named the iPhone Duo.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple announced new Mac mini and Mac Studio models last month, with both available to pre-order now. It is the first time in years that Apple has revised its two desktop Macs simultaneously, so which should you choose?
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple will be holding an event today starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company expected to unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5, and potentially more. Below, we have recapped 20 last-minute rumors about these devices.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple will be holding an event today starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company expected to unveil new iPhones and much more.
— John Ternus (@johnternus) September 9, 2026
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Sep 09, 2026
Leaker "pdfu" today shared additional code-level details about the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4's new day summary feature, offering a clearer picture of what the AI tool will actually track.
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Sep 09, 2026
Amazon and Best Buy today have big discounts on the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $600 off select models. A handful of models have better discounts when compared to the last time we tracked these deals, coming in as much as $100 off previous price points.
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Sep 09, 2026
A leaker has activated Apple's upcoming three-item Dynamic Island mode inside the iOS 27 simulator, offering the first video demonstration of the new iPhone 18 Pro feature.
The code requires a sensor region less than 100 layout points wide, or below 16.57 mm for this new mode. iPhone 17 Pro was 20.76 mm. https://t.co/jZshu4rFXx pic.twitter.com/mL46rcEirh
— pdfu (@itspdfu) September 9, 2026
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Sep 09, 2026
Code found in iOS 27 suggests the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max could support a 33% higher charging rate than the iPhone 17 Pro models, according to a new discovery from the leaker known as "pdfu."
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple will open pre-orders for at least the iPhone 18 Pro models on Saturday, September 12 at 12 a.m. Pacific Time, claims the X account "ShrimpApplePro," which has accurately leaked some details about Apple devices in the past. Under Apple's typical launch plan, pre-orders begin the Friday immediately following the event, but this year that would be September 11, and Apple has historically avoided the date.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple will today expand its trade-in program to offer better pricing for devices with minor cosmetic defects, MacRumors understands.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple planned to introduce high-end in-ear AirPods with built-in cameras for analyzing the surrounding environment at today's event, but the launch has been pushed to next year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.
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Sep 09, 2026
A series of screenshots shared with MacRumors today seemingly show Verizon's AI chat assistant answering detailed questions about the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, just hours before Apple's announcement event.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's online storefront has gone down ahead of the "Surprise and Shine" Apple event taking place later today, where several new products are expected to be announced.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo will come with Apple Pencil support, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman previously claimed that Apple had prototyped a dedicated Apple Pencil for its foldable iPhone that was "stubbier than the versions for iPads" and "designed to magnetically attach and charge on the side of the device," but he said it was unlikely that the accessory would be released.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple will increase the price of its high-end iPhones by just $100 per model upon the announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports, which is a smaller bump than many had been bracing for ahead of today's event.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature improved battery life over the Ultra 3, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will come with a narrower Dynamic Island that will allow it to display more Live Activities than the current iPhone 17 Pro, according to Bloomberg.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models set to be unveiled today include a new privacy-focused feature that can analyze your day and provide a summary of what took place, including conversations you've had, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone on Wednesday, September 9, at the company's "Surprise and Shine" event beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, and a last-minute leak from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed some key details about the foldable.
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Sep 09, 2026
A series of screenshots seemingly show Verizon's AI chat assistant answering detailed questions about the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, just hours before Apple's announcement event.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's biggest event of the year is almost here, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the first foldable iPhone expected to headline Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill has been running full throttle, fuelled by the biggest single design change in the life of the iPhone.
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Sep 09, 2026
Following some recent speculation that Apple could release its foldable phone under the "iPhone Duo" name, it appears that will indeed be the case, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple today released a firmware update (version 1.4.90) for its 140W USB-C Power Adapter.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple today released a firmware update (4A203) for its upcoming Beats 360 headphones, suggesting that a launch is approaching. With the firmware now available, it seems likely that Apple will announce the Beats 360 at some point in September.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple is hosting an online streaming event for the public and press on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company is expected to announce new iPhone 18 Pro models and a new foldable iPhone alongside new Apple Watch models, and potentially AirPods 5 and other products during the event, dubbed "Sunshine and Shine." Here's how you can watch it and when, wherever you are in the world.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple today released iOS 26.6.2 with a fix for "an issue that prevents downloading a software update over a cellular connection."
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple's biggest event of the year is almost here, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the first foldable iPhone expected to headline Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill has been running full throttle, fuelled by the biggest single design change in the life of the iPhone.
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Sep 08, 2026
The next Apple TV 4K will be equipped with an A19 or A19 Pro chip, according to evidence in Apple's code uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. In particular, the device's model identifier points towards the A19 generation of chips.
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Sep 08, 2026
All configurations of the Apple Watch SE 3 are suddenly "unavailable" on Apple's online store in the U.S. and other countries we checked, for reasons unknown.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple unveiled the first AirPods on September 7, 2016, meaning the iconic wireless headphones are now 10 years old. However, the AirPods did not launch until December that year.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple plans to announce an all-new "Readiness" app during its "Surprise and Shine" event this Wednesday, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Sep 08, 2026
Breakout hit comedy show "Small Prophets" has been renewed for a second season, according to Deadline, a little over a week after Apple TV acquired the worldwide rights to the show's first season. This was the first time the company has acquired the streaming rights to an existing show.
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Sep 08, 2026
TrinamiX, a subsidiary of the German chemical giant BASF, is suing Apple in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, accusing the company of infringing seven patents related to face authentication technology used in Face ID.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple today announced a new series of games coming to Apple Arcade in October, headlined by "Pusheen's Place."
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Sep 08, 2026
Earlier this year, Apple acquired California-based startup Sonera, according to a notice published today on the European Commission's website.
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Sep 08, 2026
Amazon is taking up to $150 off multiple models of the M5 MacBook Air, including both 13-inch and 15-inch models. These are the best prices we've seen on the M5 MacBook Air in the wake of Apple's summertime price hikes.
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Sep 08, 2026
Amazon last week introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini, and today the M5 Max Mac Studio has joined in on the discounts. You can get this model, which includes 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,449.99, a $49 pre-order discount.
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Sep 08, 2026
Former Apple CEO Tim Cook played a major role in the development of the foldable iPhone, which could reach around $3,000 with storage upgrades, according to new details shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple's iPhone Ultra is widely expected to feature Touch ID instead of Face ID, but references found in the iOS 27 beta probably shouldn't be treated as proof. Code explorer pdfu has found Car Key strings linking an iPhone with both Ultra Wideband and Touch ID, which they say "confirms" Touch ID for the foldable since "all existing iPhone models with an UWB chip, starting with iPhone 11, use Face ID."
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Sep 08, 2026
Last month, Apple announced a new Mac mini built around the all-new M6 chip and the M5 Pro, replacing the M4 and M4 Pro models that had been on sale since October 2024. Pre-orders are open now, with the machines arriving to customers and in stores on September 22.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker.
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Sep 08, 2026
Apple may be considering scrapping the standard iPhone 18 entirely and rebranding the iPhone Air 2 as its new $999 entry point when the more affordable iPhone models launch in spring 2027, a sketchy rumor claims.
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Sep 07, 2026
Apple is working on a broader set of Camera app improvements in iOS 27 it has announced, according to a new deep dive from MacRumors forum member "pdfu."
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