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Apple to Launch First Foldable iPhone September 9

8/27/2026

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Summary

Apple Unveils Foldable

Apple will host a September 9 launch in Cupertino to debut its first foldable iPhone.
Apple will also unveil Siri AI, a large-language-model assistant for messaging and calendar apps.
The event begins at 10 a.m. Pacific time and will stream on Apple’s website and YouTube.
Tim Cook becomes executive chairman on September 1, with John Ternus beginning his CEO tenure the same day.

Summary

Apple Faces Disinterest

A CNET survey found 75% of U.S. adults aren’t interested in buying a foldable iPhone.
Average willingness to spend on a foldable iPhone is $781, with Gen Z at $919 and Boomers at $572.
China purchased over 10 million foldables in 2025, exceeding the rest of the world combined.
Analyst Ming-Chi Quo forecasts total 7–8 million units, with 0.5–1 million shipped in Q3 2026.
Testers note the $2,000 foldable lacks a telephoto lens and Face ID.

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Apple Unveils Foldable

Apple will host a September 9 launch in Cupertino to debut its first foldable iPhone.
Apple will also unveil Siri AI, a large-language-model assistant for messaging and calendar apps.
The event begins at 10 a.m. Pacific time and will stream on Apple’s website and YouTube.
Tim Cook becomes executive chairman on September 1, with John Ternus beginning his CEO tenure the same day.

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