Apple’s iPhone 18 Event Set for September: Foldable Phones and New CEO on the Horizon

What happened

• Apple has confirmed its next iPhone launch event for Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT in Cupertino.
• The event is expected to unveil a new foldable iPhone that might compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
• The lineup is anticipated to include the iPhone 18, along with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models.
• Apple is also expected to announce updates for Apple Watch 12 (and Ultra 4) and AirPods 5.
• CEO Tim Cook will step down in September, and John Ternus will take over as the new CEO.

Why it matters for me

This event is anticipated to reveal major shifts in mobile technology, potentially bringing foldable phones into the mainstream. It also signals a change in Apple’s leadership with John Ternus taking the helm, whose work has touched many of Apple’s products like the iPhone and Vision Pro.

What to remember

• The main event is scheduled for September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.
• Rumors suggest the focus will be on new foldable technology and updated wearables like the Apple Watch Series 12.
• All details remain speculation until the launch event next month.

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