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I’m at Apple Park for today’s “Surprise and shine” event, headlined by the rumored announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Duo. We’re also expecting the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5.

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We’re just hours away from Apple’s “Surprise and shine” special event, where it’s expected to announce the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5.

Apple is expected to announce its first-ever foldable iPhone tomorrow, which rumors say could be called the iPhone Ultra. Here are some last-minute rumors about what to expect.

On the eve of Apple’s special event, Bloomberg is out with a new report detailing the decade-long foldable iPhone development. 

The report highlights former Apple CEO Tim Cook’s involvement in the project. Plus, details on how much the foldable iPhone could cost. 

Apple has several new HomePod features in development, based on new code references discovered in audioOS 27. The code seemingly suggests work on a new surround sound system, something called Party Mode, and more.

We’re less than a week away from Apple announcing its first-ever foldable iPhone. A new supply chain report today says that Apple’s “extremely high quality control standards” have led to a much slower ramp for iPhone Ultra production so far.

Benjamin and Chance talk about John Ternus’s first week in the job as Apple CEO, and how much Tim Cook will still be involved. Also, it’s the last chance for iPhone event rumors, with details about some health updates for the Apple Watch Series 12 coming to the fore. And there was an Apple TV subscription price hike, for the second time in as many years.

And in Happy Hour Plus, on the eve of iPhone 18 Pro, we reflect on our overall positive experiences using the iPhone Air for the entire year. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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We’ve seen several stories about Apple Vision Pro being used in healthcare settings. This week, Stryker announced the completion of the first surgical procedure using an innovative new app on Vision Pro.

Apple released iOS 27 beta 5 yesterday, with changes including new app icons and Spotlight design tweaks. As it turns out, the update also includes references to all the new iPhone models expected to be released over the next six to eight months.

Apple is making another foray into live Apple Immersive content for Apple Vision Pro. The company has announced that it will stream four upcoming Friday Night Baseball games in Apple Immersive video for Apple Vision Pro.

Apple is set to announce the first-ever foldable iPhone next month. A new rumor today suggests that the iPhone Ultra might be available in two colors: silver and dark blue.

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro next month. Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 18 Pro? This year, my advice is a bit different. Here’s why.

CarPlay is a must-have for the majority of car buyers, but three major automakers don’t support the platform. Here’s the latest on why Tesla, Rivian, and GM continue to resist CarPlay — and whether there’s any chance they change their approach.

Apple has added a host of new products to its official Certified Refurbished Store this week. New M5 MacBook Pro models, the Studio Display XDR, high-end M5 MacBook Air configurations, and more are available.

Apple appears to be testing a forthcoming iOS 26.6.1 update for iPhone users. This comes nearly two weeks after iOS 26.6 was released to the public.

The Apple Health app on iPhone is a powerful way to track all facets of your health. Whether it’s recording data from your Apple Watch, importing records straight from your doctor, or integration with third-party apps, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s how to get the most out of the Apple Health app.

The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to be announced in a month, with new features including an upgraded camera system, the A20 Pro chip, and more. How much will the iPhone 18 Pro cost? Here’s everything we know so far.

Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple’s most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with Microsoft’s Interoperability request for universal clipboard support on Windows, and John Ternus recruits an employee out of retirement to help lead his new company regime.

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Security researchers have discovered a problem with Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service. While the feature is meant to protect your real IP address, it might actually be leaking it to websites.

iOS 27 continues Apple’s trend of giving you more control over the design of your iPhone’s Lock Screen. This year, there are new customization options, wallpaper settings, and more.