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What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- Apple’s September 9th event will be the first under new CEO John Ternus and is expected to showcase the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, possibly with larger batteries, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a variable aperture camera upgrade.
- The base iPhone 18 may be delayed until early next year, launching alongside the iPhone 18E and an updated iPhone Air, meaning budget iPhone buyers might need to wait longer.
- A significant highlight could be the debut of Apple’s first foldable phone, the rumored “iPhone Ultra,” featuring a passport-style design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.
- The Apple Watch Series 12 might return with a premium ceramic case option, new band colors, and potential health feature upgrades like always-on heart rate sensing, but no major redesign is expected.
- New AirPods could be announced as an incremental update, but the rumored camera-equipped AirPods are unlikely to launch before 2027.
