Apple's official website is displaying a maintenance notice, prompting speculation that a foldable iPhone may debut at tonight's new product event. Attention is focused on the event details and potential new models reported. The access restrictions are viewed as part of preparations for the event. The article does not confirm any specific product names.
Apple's official website and Store app switched to maintenance notices in the early hours of 9 September, reportedly as updates are being carried out ahead of upcoming new product announcements. Maintenance on the official website has been seen before past announcements and is viewed as preparation involving page updates.
Tonight's event, “Surprise and shine.”, is scheduled to be held at Apple Park from 10:00 a.m. local time on 9 September, or 2:00 a.m. Japan time on 10 September, and is expected to be livestreamed on the official website, YouTube and the Apple TV app, according to the announcement. The possible debut of a foldable iPhone has drawn particular attention.
Rumours of an iPhone featuring a foldable design have been spreading, with reports indicating that it could have a display measuring approximately 5.5 inches when closed and approximately 7.8 inches when opened. “iPhone Ultra” and “iPhone Duo” have been cited as possible names, while some reports have also suggested that the price could exceed $2,000.
The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are also expected to be announced, with reports citing features including an A20 Pro chip, a 2nm process, a C2 modem, a variable-aperture camera and a smaller Dynamic Island. Meanwhile, some believe that the launch of the standard iPhone 18 could be pushed back to spring 2027.
New models of other products, including the Apple Watch Series 12 and new AirPods, are also being cited as possible announcements, while the timing of pre-orders and launch dates may follow the usual annual pattern. John Ternus's first keynote appearance as the new CEO is also being highlighted as a point of interest.