Sep 10, 2026John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO and faces a high-stakes September 9 launch featuring the foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18 Pro, amid anticipated price increases driven by rising memory costs.
Sep 9, 2026Pre-launch reporting indicates the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will carry a modest US price hike of about $100.
Sep 8, 2026Apple prepares to launch three new iPhones this week, headlining its fall product lineup.

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Chris Dalton⚡63d
It's smart to get ahead on accessories, but only if the new design actually happens next year.
Jared Kim⚡43d
I can't see Apple making a phone that big, so these cases might just sit on shelves.
Dana Whitfield3d
Dbrand must have some solid inside info if they're betting on an Ultra model this early.

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