Apple is entering a new chapter. John Ternus, the company’s newly appointed CEO, now leads the $4.75 trillion tech giant. In fact, he plans to unveil what could become Apple’s most ambitious hardware release yet: the first foldable iPhone. Apple will hold its “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Apple Park. Meanwhile, industry watchers expect the foldable device to anchor the entire keynote.
What Else Apple Plans to Announce
Beyond the foldable iPhone, reports suggest Apple will also introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. In addition, this expands the flagship lineup with updated hardware. The company is also expected to debut the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Furthermore, this refreshes its wearables lineup alongside the phone announcements. Finally, Apple may launch a new generation of AirPods 5, and this continues its push into the audio and wearables market.
Live Coverage From Apple Park
Gizmodo will bring live coverage directly from the Steve Jobs Theater. On site, Senior Editor of Consumer Tech Raymond Wong and Social Media Editor Adriano Contreras will report from the venue. Their coverage will run before, during, and after the keynote, which starts at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. Throughout the event, readers can expect real-time updates as Apple reveals each product on stage.
In a memo sent to staff on his first day as CEO, Ternus set high expectations. He wrote that the launch “is going to be phenomenal.” As a result, his comments signal confidence heading into a defining moment for his tenure. This marks the first major product event under his leadership. Whether Apple can reshape the industry again remains an open question, but Wednesday’s event will offer the first real answer. So, bookmark this page and check back throughout the day for live updates as they happen.
