Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event may finally reveal a foldable iPhone Ultra
Apple is holding a keynote widely expected to unveil its long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra, alongside possible reveals of iPhone 18 Pro models, an Apple Watch Series 12, and potentially an Ultra 4. Leaks from Bloomberg and accessory makers like Dbrand, which had already listed cases for the unannounced device, fueled speculation ahead of the event.
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This keynote is notable as the first major presentation for incoming CEO John Ternus, marking a leadership transition following Tim Cook's final keynote appearance in June. A successful foldable launch would also signal Apple's entry into a device category long dominated by Samsung, testing whether its engineering and pricing can compete in the fragile-but-coveted foldable market.
- Apple's event may unveil its first foldable iPhone, the rumored iPhone Ultra.
- Leaked case listings from Dbrand suggest the device's design was already partially known.
- The keynote marks incoming CEO John Ternus' debut as Apple's public face.
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