All the news from Apple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ event
The Verge's hub for Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event frames September 9th as a major launch day: the first iPhone 18 models, Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Duo, new Apple Watches and AirPods, and possibly updated Apple TV or smart-home gear. It's also incoming CEO John Ternus's first keynote.
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Apple CEO John Ternus says the best AI device is still the iPhone
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Apple A20 Pro powers iPhone 18 Pro — the company's first 2-nanometer smartphone chip
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