Overview
- Apple announced on Wednesday, August 26 that its Special Event will take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, using the motto “Surprise and shine.”
- Reports and leaked code indicate Apple is likely to show a first foldable iPhone, widely called the iPhone Ultra, but the company has not confirmed the device or its name.
- Leaked specifications circulating in coverage say the foldable could pair a roughly 5.5‑inch external screen with a 7.8‑inch internal display and run on a new 2‑nm Apple A20 chip, though those details remain unverified.
- Coverage also expects refreshed iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models with a 2‑nm chip, possible AirPods 5 variants that macOS code hints may include a camera feature, and Apple Watch Series 12 and a new Ultra variant; some standard iPhone models are reported to be delayed until early 2027.
- Analysts warn the foldable could carry a premium price above $2,000 (possibly €2,500+), and Apple will use the September keynote to confirm official names, specs, pricing and software changes such as iOS 27 multitasking enhancements.