Ahead of Apple's September 9 fall event, the CNET Group of publications—including CNET, Lifehacker, Mashable, PCMag, Popular Science and ZDNET—is running a daily retrospective series revisiting major Apple milestones, from the 2007 iPhone launch to the 2015 debut of the Apple Watch. The outlets are also running a prediction contest, the Big Guessing Game, offering a new Apple Watch as a prize for correctly guessing what Apple will unveil.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-26
CNET, Lifehacker, Mashable, PCMag, PopSci and ZDNET are jointly publishing a September-long series called 'Apple a Day,' revisiting decades of their own coverage of Apple milestones, from the 2005 Intel chip switch to the 2015 Apple Watch debut. The campaign coincides with Apple's upcoming September 9 event and includes a 'Big Guessing Game' contest offering a new Apple Watch as a prize.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple has officially invited media to a September 9 keynote at Apple Park, teased with the phrase 'Surprise and shine.' The event is widely expected to introduce Apple's first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, updated Apple Watch models and new AirPods.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple confirmed it will hold its fall hardware event on September 9 at 1PM ET, streamed live on its website and YouTube. The event is expected to showcase the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and possibly a foldable device, rumored as the iPhone Ultra, while other models like the iPhone Air 2 and base iPhone 18 may not arrive until 2027.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple has scheduled its annual fall hardware event, where reports suggest the company will introduce its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. New Apple Watch and AirPods models are also expected to debut at the same showcase.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple has confirmed a product event for September 9 at 10 a.m. PT, themed 'Surprise and shine,' where it plans to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first-ever foldable iPhone, reportedly called iPhone Ultra. Notably absent this year is a standard iPhone model, with Apple said to be shifting that release to spring 2027 alongside the iPhone 18e and Air 2.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-26
Pioneer, known for its CarPlay head units, has entered the iPhone accessories market with a new product line designed for in-car use. The collection includes a MagSafe wireless charger, a phone mount, and USB-C charging options, now available for purchase on Amazon.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-26
Amazon has opened pre-orders for Apple's new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models across several configurations, ranging from $899 to $1,699. Best Buy is separately offering up to $500 off the M6 Mac mini when trading in an older M4 unit, while other current discounts include AirTag 2 at $20, renewed iPhone 17 Pro units up to $220 off, and Apple's official iPhone Air Bumper case down to under $13.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple has scheduled its next hardware event for September 9th at 1PM ET, held at the Steve Jobs Theater with a livestream option, under the tagline 'Surprise and shine.' The showcase is expected to feature updated Pro and Pro Max iPhones along with a possible first look at a long-rumored foldable iPhone, though the standard iPhone 18 won't debut until next year.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple offers a built-in Quick Start feature that lets users move data from an old iPhone to a new one by placing the devices near each other and scanning an on-screen animation. Users can then choose to restore from their latest iCloud backup or perform a direct transfer straight from the old device during setup.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-26
A CNET survey of 2,605 US adults found that while 75% have no interest in a foldable iPhone, a notable 25% do — with younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials showing the most curiosity. However, those interested said they'd only pay around $781 on average, far below the expected $2,000+ starting price for Apple's rumored foldable device.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-26
Ziff Davis' CNET Group is running a five-site trivia contest asking readers to predict details of Apple's upcoming fall event, including whether Tim Cook and John Ternus will appear together, whether smart glasses will be unveiled, and the price of a rumored foldable iPhone. The third round runs from Aug. 18 to Sept. 1, with entries open on each participating site, though each entrant can win only one Apple Watch in the September drawing.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-25
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