Top Stories: 'Surprise and Shine' Apple Event Preview, John Ternus Takes Over, and More
After years of rumors, the highly anticipated foldable iPhone is almost here, but that's not all we're expecting to see at next week's big event, and we've got full coverage of expectations for the "Surprise and Shine" event. Beyond the event, this week also saw John Ternus take over from Tim Cook as Apple CEO, while we learned a bit more about what's coming in iOS 27 and how Apple has been…
Apple's highly anticipated September event is upon us, with the tech giant set to unveil its 2026 iPhone lineup and a few surprises. After rumors swirling for years, the debut of a foldable iPhone is finally on the horizon, joining Apple Watches, AirPods, and possibly other surprises in the mix. All the details from the "Surprise and Shine" event are covered in our event guide and overview video.
In other Apple news, Tim Cook has stepped down as CEO after 15 years, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus taking over the role. Cook will remain as Executive Chair, and Ternus made his first memo to employees as CEO, expressing gratitude and excitement for the future.
Pre-orders for the new iPhone models typically begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the Friday after the event, but this year, the event falls on the 9/11 anniversary, so Apple will start accepting pre-orders at midnight Pacific Time on Saturday, September 12.
iOS 27 introduces a new iPhone Handoff feature, allowing users to share a phone number between devices. The feature requires carrier support, with users setting it up from the Cellular section of the Settings app. A single phone number will be used across both devices, automatically switching to the unlocked device.
Apple's push to meet strong demand for its desktop Macs has led to an unusually timed announcement of new Mac mini and Mac Studio models. Apple cited unexpectedly strong enterprise appetite for AI hardware as the reason for the early release, as Apple typically unveils new Mac models in the fall. The Mac mini has been highlighted as a favorite among business buyers.
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