Trending on Google Trends US (iphone ultra) with 50K+ searches search interest. Apple event 2026 live: Will we see the foldable iPhone Ultra or Duo at today's 'Surprise and shine' keynote? Engadget Foldable iPhone Duo Wi...
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PUBLISHED WED, SEP 9, 2026 2:34 PM UTC • 6 MIN READ
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Computer says yes. The iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 are also expected to be revealed today.
The iPhone Ultra is basically confirmed at this point, thanks to the numerous reports and leaks from outlets like Bloomberg and even accessory makers like Dbrand . Today, we find out if the device is real, ready and respectable. Oh and if it's going to cost a whole month's rent or more.
It's easy to understand why companies like the latter might risk incurring Apple's wrath by jumping the gun with their pre-order pages. Whether Dbrand's offerings were based on the real specs of the upcoming foldable or simply some extremely educated guesses, case makers are likely capitalizing on the intense interest around even a rumored device. Plus, foldable phones are notoriously fragile and costly, making a protective cover a no-brainer of an investment.
In-Depth Developments & Factual Context
Whether or not we see an iPhone Ultra with a flexible screen today, we'd still be getting more from the company around its next candybar iPhone. Does anyone even say candybar anymore? Is this term coming back from dying out after the flip phone era? Reports suggest that we'll only see the Pro models of the iPhone 18, while the Apple Watch Series 12 and possibly an Ultra 4 might be on the agenda.
I'd also be remiss if I didn't call out the fact that this is expected to be incoming CEO John Ternus' first major presentation, as June's WWDC was Tim Cook's last keynote. Today looks set to be a monumental day for Apple historians, and we're so glad you're here to watch along with us. Senior reporter Sam Rutherford and myself are already here in Cupertino, CA and we'll be starting this liveblog as soon as we wake up. While you wait, feel free to leave us a comment.
Also, make sure you head over to our YouTube channel after the keynote wraps this afternoon, as we'll be going live to react and chat with you all on everything Apple shows off today. That will start at about 2:30PM ET, depending on hopw long the keynote goes.
Industry Impact & Strategic Analysis
Another thing about pricing: I think we'll all have a more involved conversation about upgrading our devices. I am waiting to see how Apple handles those rocketing component costs. At what point do you (personally) feel the benefit of a new iPhone or Apple Watch? I recently leaped from a Series 8 to a third-gen Ultra 3, and the difference is huge.
"I think apple being in the foldable space will be beneficial for us in the long run if it becomes a success. it would force other companies to bring out foldables at a much cheaper rate than it is being offered today. With todays prices of a foldable, buying it is more expeceted from a tech savvy person rather than a normal consumer."
I do wonder who "us" is in that first sentence. Who would this be beneficial to - foldable fans? The whole world perhaps?
Forward Outlook & Market Perspective
I feel that might be an impossible ask, but let's see what our commenters think!
As to what I want? Make the cameras just as good as any other iPhone revealed today. I don't want to compromise on a two-thousand-dollar phone!
Yeah Xiaomi strategically launched its 18 Fold in China yesterday - just ahead of Apple's big event. I think, if the rumors are true, hitting a similar form-factor, this stouter "passport" shape, is the right move for Apple. I really want to see what kind of interface magic and features a foldable iPhone might deliver.
I'm intrigued, too, by rumors that its first foldable will hit the $2,000 mark. That would put it below Samsung's top foldable, the Z Fold 8 Ultra, which was $2,099.
Mat you've just spent time checking out some cool devices at IFA 2026... And I believe you've seen Xiaomi's latest! What do you think Apple needs to deliver in a foldable today?
As Cherlynn mentioned, today's Apple event will be the first time new CEO John Ternus headlines a keynote, after stepping into the role on September 1, 2026. Will that change the tone of the presentation?
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