Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' iPhone Event: Follow along with our live blog.
According to AppleInsider, Apple is actively attempting to finalize arrangements that will deliver the iTunes Music Store to several European countries this October. Already offered in the US, the UK, France & Germany, the localized versions of the iTMS make available Apple's large catalog of per-track music downloads, along with music videos and spoken-word content from Audible.com. So far, Apple has yet to negotiate a deal for a Japanese or Canadian localization of the store.
MSN Music, the audio-download store from Microsoft, is expected to debut prior to the iTMS in Denmark. Apple has apparently gone on record as saying they're not intimidated by the competition.
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:24 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's biggest event of the year is almost here, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the first foldable iPhone expected to headline Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill has been running full throttle, fuelled by the biggest single design change in the life of the iPhone.
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Monday September 7, 2026 5:01 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple is set to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models on Wednesday, September 9, and the devices are expected to feature a design that's largely similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, with a peppering of enhancements inside. Major changes are not expected until next year, when Apple is expected to introduce a radically redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone.
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Wednesday September 9, 2026 9:10 am PDT by Jordan Golson
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we're expecting to see the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, new AirPods 5 earphones, and perhaps some other announcements.
Apple is providing a live video stream on its website, on YouTube, and in the company's TV app across various platforms. We...
