Posted by Alumni from TechCrunch
September 7, 2026
Apple's annual iPhone release events are always interesting in one way or another, but this year's presentation is one of the most anticipated in a while. As Tim Cook hands off the CEO role to former Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus, people have high expectations for Apple's next devices, especially since the company is embracing an entirely new form factor. While Apple is usually tight-lipped about its product launches, there are always inevitable leaks, giving us insight into what we might see during the September 9 Apple event. While the foldable iPhone is most exciting, we're also anticipating news about AirPods, HomePods, and the non-foldable iPhone 18 line. If Apple has made its consumers wait over half a decade for it to enter the foldable market, its first attempt had better be good ' especially since reports indicate that the phone will cost more than $2,000. At least it's not as pricey as the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset, and unlike headsets, people... learn more