Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone at its September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event. With the launch only hours away, the latest reports give us a clearer picture of when buyers should be able to preorder each model. The Apple September 9 event […]

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The best iPhone 17 Pro deals are getting more interesting just hours before Apple’s September 9 event, especially if you do not need whatever Apple announces next. The iPhone 17 Pro still starts at $1,099.99 in the US, but current carrier promotions can bring that cost down to $0 through monthly bill credits. Apple’s “Surprise […]

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Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event takes place today, September 9, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, or 10:30 p.m. IST, with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, new Apple Watch models, and possibly AirPods 5 expected to lead the keynote. Apple’s September 9 event details However, Apple has several other products in development […]

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Apple’s September 9 event carries the tagline “Surprise and shine,” and the invitation gives us a few visual clues about what Apple may announce. The artwork shows a bright Apple logo against a pale blue background, with a strong point of light passing through its center and subtle rainbow-like refraction around the edges. The event […]

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Apple has not announced the iPhone 18 Pro price yet, but the latest reports suggest the new flagship will start at around $1,199 in the United States. That would make it $100 more expensive than the iPhone 17 Pro, which launched at $1,099. Earlier estimates were considerably higher. Analysts previously suggested prices between $1,299 and […]

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Apple’s September 9 event is expected to bring the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but anyone waiting for the standard iPhone 18 will likely have to wait several more months. Apple appears to be splitting the iPhone 18 generation across two launch windows for the first time. Apple has confirmed its September […]

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Apple is only hours away from its “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9, and AirPods 5 have emerged as one of the likely hardware announcements alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and new Apple Watch models. Apple has not confirmed the earbuds, although references inside macOS 26.7 and multiple reports now point to a […]

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Apple is expected to introduce the Apple Watch Series 12 today during its September 9 “Surprise and shine” keynote, with the new smartwatch reportedly bringing a faster chip, expanded health tracking, longer battery life, new software features, and the return of a premium ceramic case. The overall design is expected to remain close to the […]

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Apple is hours away from its September 9 keynote, and its first foldable iPhone is shaping up to be the biggest announcement of the event. After years of reports calling the device the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, the latest information points to a new name: iPhone Duo. Apple has not confirmed the device publicly, […]

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Apple is holding its “Surprise and Shine” event today, September 9, with the presentation starting at 10 a.m. PT, or 10:30 p.m. IST in India. Apple will stream the event online for free, so you can watch it on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Windows PC, Android device, or most smart TVs with an […]

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