Apple's iPhone Fold launch event is in the fall, but rivals are scheduling folding smartphone events in the summer. This is what Google and Samsung are going to try to do to rain on Apple's parade. The fall iPhone launches is a dependable event that runs like clockwork. …
… The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected in September, while reports have placed the standard iPhone 18 in early 2027. John Ternus takes over before the launch The event will be Apple's first major product presentation after John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as CEO on September 1. …
… Typically held in the second week of September, the event is known for Apple's iPhone launches. It's a major presentation, since it will show off the iPhone 18 generation and other hardware. The main launches will be the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but crucially not the iPhone 18. …
… Six months away from the September iPhone event, mass production for the iPhone Fold has yet to ramp up yet. …
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… A possible consensus seemed to be emerging in April 2026 when it was claimed that the iPhone Fold would take longer to ship than expected. In that case, the rumor was that Apple would announce the iPhone Fold at its September 2026 event, but not ship until October. …
… Aside from Siri and its built-in ChatGPT integration, iPhone users now have even more options when it comes to AI agents on iOS. …
… It'll also get worse over time, with the cries for attention and wild claims intensifying until the September special event. AppleInsider advises treating any rumors about the upcoming iPhone models and other fall launch candidates with caution. …
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