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Apple unveils foldable iPhone and new CEO Wednesday

Apple plans to announce its first foldable iPhone at an event this Wednesday, September 9, at 10 a.m. Pacific. The company is also expected to show the iPhone 18 Pro line, new Apple Watches, and updated AirPods. It’s the first launch event with John Ternus as CEO, replacing Tim Cook, who’ll stay on as Executive Chair. Ternus told staff the upcoming launch will be “phenomenal.”

Why it mattersApple's first foldable iPhone could shift how top-tier phones look and work. A leadership handoff at the world’s most valuable company signals bigger changes ahead.

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