Apple Event Live Blog: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and More Expected

Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we're expecting to see the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, new AirPods 5 earphones, and perhaps some other announcements. Apple is providing a live video stream on its website, on YouTube, and in the company's TV app across various platforms. We will also be updating this article with live blog coverage and issuing Twitter updates through our @MacRumorsLive account as the event unfolds. Highlights from the event and separate news stories regarding today's announcements will go out through our @MacRumors account. As usual, Apple's online store is down for updates ahead of the event. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up with Apple news and rumors. Live Updates - No need to refresh Loading live updates... Popular StoriesiPhone 18 Pro Prices Estimated Ahead of September 9 Apple EventThursday September 3, 2026 3:41 am PDT by Tim HardwickLess than a week before Apple debuts new iPhone 18 Pro models, research firm TrendForce estimated the prices of the devices based on the latest hardware cost environment. TrendForce's price estimates compared to last year's models look like this: Model Starting Price Model Starting Price Change iPhone 17 Pro $1,099 iPhone 18 Pro $1,24...iPhone 18 Pro: Nine Reasons Not to Upgrade This YearMonday September 7, 2026 5:01 am PDT by Tim HardwickApple is set to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models on Wednesday, September 9, and the devices are expected to feature a design that's largely similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, with a peppering of enhancements inside. Major changes are not expected until next year, when Apple is expected to introduce a radically redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone. If you're thinking of...Apple Event: Six New Products to Expect on September 9Thursday August 27, 2026 8:00 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple has announced that it will be holding an event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, its first-ever foldable iPhone, and more. Other products expected to be announced at the event include an Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, an Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5 with and without...