Apple is hosting an online streaming event for the public and press on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company is expected to announce new iPhone 18 Pro models and a new foldable "iPhone Duo" alongside new Apple Watch models, and potentially AirPods 5 and other products during the event, dubbed "Sunshine and Shine." Here's how you can watch it and when, wherever you are in the world.


There are multiple ways to watch the September 9 event, with details listed below. We've also included a useful guide on when the event will take place in your particular time zone.

Apple Events Website

With the Apple Events website, you can watch the event live on a Mac, iPhone, ‌iPad‌, PC, or any other device with a web browser. The Apple Events website works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and other main browsers.


Just navigate to www.apple.com/apple-events/ using a web browser at the appropriate time to watch. You can visit the site now to add an event reminder to your calendar.

YouTube

Apple also plans to stream the event live on YouTube, which is perhaps the easiest and most efficient way to watch because the YouTube live stream can be viewed on every platform where YouTube is available, which is pretty much all platforms, from smartphones and tablets to consoles and smart TVs.


Apple has posted a placeholder for the September 9 event on YouTube, and you can visit it now to set an event reminder.

Apple TV App

Apple used to have a dedicated Apple Events app on the Apple TV, but ahead of WWDC 2020, it was folded into the Apple TV app. On event day, there will be a prominent ‌Apple TV‌ app section dedicated to the live stream, which can be watched on any device where the ‌Apple TV‌ app is available.


This includes the ‌Apple TV‌, iPhones, iPads, and Macs, as well as select smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. If you have an ‌Apple TV‌, the ‌Apple TV‌ app is one of the best ways to watch the event live. Apple hasn't updated the ‌Apple TV‌ app with the new event as of yet, but it should be added soon.

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When to Watch the Apple Event

Apple's event will take place at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, like most Apple events. Event times in other time zones are listed below.

• Honolulu, Hawaii — 7:00 a.m. HST


• Anchorage, Alaska — 9:00 a.m. AKDT


• Cupertino, California — 10:00 a.m. PDT


• Phoenix, Arizona — 10:00 a.m. MST


• Vancouver, Canada — 10:00 a.m. PDT


• Denver, Colorado — 11:00 a.m. MDT


• Dallas, Texas — 12:00 noon CDT


• New York, New York — 1:00 p.m. EDT


• Toronto, Canada — 1:00 p.m. EDT


• Halifax, Canada — 2:00 p.m. ADT


• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — 2:00 p.m. BRT


• London, United Kingdom — 6:00 p.m. BST


• Berlin, Germany — 7:00 p.m. CEST


• Paris, France — 7:00 p.m. CEST


• Cape Town, South Africa — 7:00 p.m. SAST


• Helsinki, Finland — 8:00 p.m. EEST


• Istanbul, Turkey — 8:00 p.m. TRT


• Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 9:00 p.m. GST


• Delhi, India — 10:30 p.m. IST


• Jakarta, Indonesia — 12:00 a.m. WIB next day


• Shanghai, China — 1:00 a.m. CST next day


• Singapore — 1:00 a.m. SGT next day


• Perth, Australia — 1:00 a.m. AWST next day


• Hong Kong — 1:00 a.m. HKT next day


• Seoul, South Korea — 2:00 a.m. KST next day


• Tokyo, Japan — 2:00 a.m. JST next day


• Adelaide, Australia — 2:30 a.m. ACST next day


• Sydney, Australia — 3:00 a.m. AEST next day


• Auckland, New Zealand — 5:00 a.m. NZST next day

MacRumors Coverage

If you're not able to watch or just want to follow along with us as we watch the event unfold, visit MacRumors.com for our liveblog or follow us on Twitter at MacRumorsLive for our live tweet coverage.

Both the MacRumors site and our X (Twitter) account are excellent ways to discuss the new announcements with other Apple enthusiasts as Apple unveils its new products. Later in the day and throughout the week, we'll also have much more in-depth coverage of all of Apple's announcements, so make sure to stay tuned.
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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.


To get you up to speed, here's a quick reference guide to the rumored upgrades, expected prices, and possible pre-order/release dates of everything we're expecting to see today.

Rumors by Model

iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max

• Similar overall design to the iPhone 17 Pro models, with a more uniform finish across the aluminum and glass back.


• Smaller Dynamic Island, said to be achieved by Apple moving some Face ID components beneath the screen.


• More efficient LTPO+ displays.


• A20 Pro chip manufactured using TSMC's 2nm process.


• 12GB of RAM and 256GB starting storage.


• Variable-aperture main camera for greater control over light and background blur – although reports disagree on whether this will be exclusive to the Pro Max.


• Possible Samsung image sensor for improved image quality and camera responsiveness.


• Simplified Camera Control button that retains pressure sensing but removes the capacitive layer.


• Larger battery in the Pro Max, which could well result in a slightly thicker and heavier body.


• Possible Apple C2 modem, although U.S. models could retain Qualcomm modems for mmWave support.


• The strongest color rumors include Dark Cherry, Light Blue, and Silver. Other rumors have suggested no Silver, and a black finish has also been suggested.

iPhone Duo (Foldable)

• Apple's first folding iPhone, with "iPhone Duo" among the rumored names, with "iPhone Fold" and "iPhone Ultra" remaining outlying possibilities.


• Book-style design with an approximately 5.5-inch outer display and 7.8-inch inner display.


• Chassis measuring just 4.5mm thick when unfolded.


• Liquid-metal hinge and an extremely inconspicuous – but not completely invisible – display crease.


• Touch ID integrated into the Side button in lieu of Face ID.


• Wide and Ultra Wide rear cameras, plus selfie cameras on both the outer and inner displays.


• A20 Pro chip and an expected 12GB of RAM.


• MagSafe charging support.


• iPad-like multitasking, including side-by-side apps.


• Silver/white and a very dark indigo finish among the rumored colors.

Apple Watch Series 12

• Familiar design, with no major change to the case expected.


• Faster S12 chip and improvements to health and fitness tracking.


• Possible return of a ceramic case, with white and dark gray versions reportedly tested.


• Continuous heart-rate monitoring throughout the day among the features Apple is testing, along with a new "Readiness" app.


• More wellness metrics through revamped Health and Fitness experiences.

Apple Watch Ultra 4

• Similar design to the Apple Watch Ultra 3.


• Faster S12 chip and related health and fitness improvements.


• Likely continuous heart-rate collection if the Series 12 gets it.


• Possible expansion of satellite capabilities, including Apple Maps and photo sharing in Messages.

AirPods 5 (Possible)

• Two versions expected, with and without active noise cancellation.


• Possible H3 chip for better sound quality and lower latency.

iPhone 18 (Regular)

The regular iPhone 18 is not expected to feature tomorrow. Apple is reportedly moving that model's launch to spring 2027, when the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 are also expected to debut as part of a new split-year release schedule.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Pricing Expectations

Higher memory costs could push up prices for both Pro models this year. Based on TrendForce's forecasts for the Pro models and Bloomberg's latest reporting on the foldable, the possible U.S. starting prices are:

Model	Estimated Starting Price
iPhone 18 Pro	$1,249–$1,299
iPhone 18 Pro Max	$1,349–$1,399
iPhone Duo	$2,199 (rumored)

Remember that these are estimates, with the Pro figures representing possible prices sourced from TrendForce's projected increases. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that the device will have a $2,000 starting price for the foldable with 256GB of storage, with some upgraded storage configurations potentially approaching $3,000. Reliable figures for every storage tier are not available.

When Can I Pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo?

iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders could begin on Saturday, September 12, at midnight Pacific Time / 3 a.m. Eastern Time. The potential Saturday opening would avoid September 11, similar to Apple's approach in 2015.

The foldable's schedule is less certain, with some reports of manufacturing challenges potentially delaying a release until the fourth quarter of 2026. Indeed, Gurman's latest report claims the device will go on sale "as early as October."

When Do iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Launch?

Friday, September 18 is the most likely release date for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. It's our best educated guess, but we believe that is when deliveries and retail availability will begin.

As already mentioned, reports remain divided on the foldable's launch schedule. There's still a possibility that its unveiling tomorrow may precede its arrival in stores by several weeks or more.

MacRumors Coverage

Follow MacRumors.com and our MacRumorsLive account on Twitter (X) for coverage as the announcements happen. We'll have individual stories on the new products, followed by more detailed looks at their features, pricing, and availability throughout the week. Stay tuned!
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Apple's iPhone Ultra is widely expected to feature Touch ID instead of Face ID, but references found in the iOS 27 beta probably shouldn't be treated as proof. Code sleuth pdfu has found Car Key strings that mention an iPhone in the same string as both Ultra Wideband and Touch ID, which they say "confirms" Touch ID for the foldable since "all existing iPhone models with an UWB chip, starting with iPhone 11, use Face ID."

However, Apple's codebase often has Touch ID references that aren't tied to specific hardware. Legacy terminology can also linger for years, with references to discontinued products like iPod still appearing in recent iOS code. So while Touch ID is expected, this detail doesn't confirm it.
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Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker.


Posting on the Weibo social media platform, Instant Digital said that Apple has a limited initial inventory for its first foldable device, and the rollout could be shaped by regional allocation.

The claim follows a recent report out of Japan suggesting that Apple was struggling to produce more than a few hundred units a day in late August because of the company's stringent quality control standards. Apple has reportedly ordered around 10 million units of the foldable for this year, but hinge and display durability tests are said to be taking longer than expected.

The leaker's warning today also echoes an earlier report out of Australia, which suggested that the foldable iPhone could face a staggered country-by-country launch over several months, with initial availability limited to the U.S. market.

On the other hand, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said he would be "very surprised" if the foldable iPhone does not come out at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro models or "very close" to them. "Either on the same launch date, a dual launch, or coming out within weeks later," he said in an interview with Tom's Guide.

"This idea of a late October, November launch, massive delays, supply chain issues, I don't believe to be the case," he added.

To the best of our knowledge, Gurman has not commented on the claim that the device could see a staggered market-by-market launch, similar to the Vision Pro in 2024.

We should know more about Apple's launch plans for the foldable iPhone on Wednesday, September 9, when the company is expected to unveil the device alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. Stay tuned to MacRumors for all the latest news and updates.
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