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Apple to Unveil First Foldable iPhone September 9

9/9/2026

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Apple Unveils Foldable

Apple Inc. will unveil its first foldable iPhone at the September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event.
The iPhone Ultra (codenamed V68) uses a book-style hinge with titanium-aluminum construction.
Analysts project a starting price of $2,099–$2,299, with top-storage models near $3,000.
IDC forecasts global foldable shipments reaching 22.9 million units in 2026.
Samsung will supply the foldable display panel for Apple’s new device.

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Ternus Debuts Foldable

John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, will headline the September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event.
Ternus assumed the CEO role on September 1, succeeding longtime chief Tim Cook.
The event will debut premium iPhone Pro models and Apple’s first foldable device.
Analysts say Ternus may separate high-end fall releases from budget models slated for spring.
Observers view the launch as Ternus’s effort to counter criticism that Apple lagged behind competitors in foldable technology.

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Apple Unveils Foldable

Apple Inc. will unveil its first foldable iPhone at the September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event.
The iPhone Ultra (codenamed V68) uses a book-style hinge with titanium-aluminum construction.
Analysts project a starting price of $2,099–$2,299, with top-storage models near $3,000.
IDC forecasts global foldable shipments reaching 22.9 million units in 2026.
Samsung will supply the foldable display panel for Apple’s new device.

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