Apple’s upcoming annual product showcase is generating massive anticipation as the tech giant prepares to finally enter the foldable smartphone market. With John Ternus stepping into leadership following Tim Cook’s transition, the company is poised to introduce a completely new hardware form factor that promises to redefine its mobile lineup years after competitors established the category.
The rumored foldable device, expected to be priced upwards of $2,000, features a 5.5-inch cover display that unfolds into a tablet-like 7.8-inch screen with a notably subtle crease. To maintain a slim profile, early reports indicate the phone will forgo Face ID in favor of a side-mounted Touch ID button and utilize a dual-lens camera system while omitting the telephoto lens.
Alongside the foldable hardware, the September event is expected to feature updates to the standard iPhone 18 lineup, new HomePod speakers, and innovative accessories like AirPods equipped with low-resolution cameras. These camera-enabled earbuds aim to feed visual intelligence data directly to Apple’s upgraded, Gemini-powered Siri assistant.
- Apple is expected to announce its highly anticipated first foldable iPhone.
- The device features a 7.8-inch unfolding display and a reduced center crease.
- Design compromises include side-mounted Touch ID and no telephoto camera.
- New AirPods with built-in cameras for Siri visual intelligence may debut.
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