Apple Confirms September Event, Teases New Watch Models

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Apple Confirms September Event, Teases New Watch Models
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  1. Apple’s next event, which it’s calling “Surprise and shine,” is set for Sept. 9. Historically, Apple has used its September event to announce new hardware, particularly the newest models of iPhones. That means we only have a few weeks left to see if Apple will release the rumored foldable iPhone.

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    ZDNet

    It will be incoming CEO John Ternus' first go at the annual launch event. Apple just confirmed the timing of its annual iPhone event on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT in Cupertino. The tech giant is rumored to unveil a foldable iPhone that could rival its Android competitors, namely the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

    The Verge

    Apple announces September iPhone launch event Apple is gearing up to announce some new gadgets.

  2. New Apple Watches Apple is also reportedly preparing to announce an Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at its September event. According to Bloomberg, the new watches could include faster chips and new health and fitness features. However, the new watches likely won’t receive a design change.

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    Apple has unveiled new smartwatches at its September event in the past, so we can expect, with near certainty, at least an Apple Watch Series 12. Gurman says an Apple Watch Ultra 4 with a new chip is also on the table.

  3. Check us out every day through the September Apple event and beyond for an “Apple a Day” highlight from the past. And if you think you know what Apple will do at that event, be sure to enter our Big Guessing Game contest for a chance to win a new Apple Watch.

  4. Aug. 26: Was the 6S really the peak iPhone? (from Mashable, 2017) Aug. 25: The Risky Bet That Saved the Mac: A Look Back at Apple’s Secretive Switch to Intel Chips (from PCMag, 2005) Aug. 24: It Took Apple 8 Years to Listen to Me and Add This Killer Feature to the Apple TV (from CNET, 2017)

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  1. 01 CNET

    Apple’s release of the iPhone Air last fall generated plenty of buzz, even as sales reportedly disappointed. But beyond its appeal as a standalone device, signs suggested the Air was a stepping stone toward something bigger – and foldable.

  2. 02 ZDNet

    ZDNET will be on the ground, watching in the Steve Jobs Theater as Apple unveils a whole new lineup of products. Those tuning in virtually can stream the event on Apple's website, Apple TV, or the company's YouTube channel.

  3. 03 The Verge

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Original Articles (9)

Consumer The iPhone Air Is One of Apple’s Most Important Products, Even if It Wasn’t a Blockbuster — CNET
Consumer How to Watch Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ Event in September — CNET
Consumer All the Times Apple Changed the World, We’ve Been There Reporting — CNET
Consumer As Apple Prepares Another Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now — CNET
Consumer As Apple Prepares Its Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now — CNET
Consumer Apple Sends Out Invites for Its Annual Fall iPhone Event — CNET
Enterprise Apple sets its iPhone 18 event for September: A new foldable and CEO could steal the show — ZDNet
Consumer The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse — The Verge
Consumer Apple announces September iPhone launch event — The Verge