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  "id": 3658342,
  "title": "Apple sets September 9 date for next iPhone launch event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/apple-sets-september-9-date-for-next-iphone-launch-event",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T03:47:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/apple-sets-september-9-date-for-next-iphone-launch-event/article71394861.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhone series and potentially a foldable phone during a launch event scheduled for September 9, according to senior executive Greg Joswiak. Analysts suggest that the introduction of the first foldable iPhone could significantly impact Apple's pricing and profit margins, positioning the device as a key competitor in the foldable smartphone market against Samsung Electronics. This event will also mark the debut of new CEO John Ternus, who assumes leadership on September 1, following Tim Cook's transition to the role of executive chairman.",
  "summary": "The device is also expected to be Apple’s challenge to the dominance of Samsung Electronics in the niche but growing foldable smartphone market",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T17:11:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daring Fireball",
        "title": "‘Surprise and Shine’ Apple Event: Wednesday 9 September",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/surprise-and-shine-apple-event-wednesday-9-september",
        "published": "2026-08-26T19:16:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "Apple set to launch next iPhone on Sept 9",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/apple-set-to-launch-next-iphone-on-sept-9",
        "published": "2026-08-26T21:00:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Apple to launch next iPhone on Sept 9",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/apple-to-launch-next-iphone-on-sept-9",
        "published": "2026-08-26T22:08:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple's iPhone Event Tagline is Different in Every Country",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/apples-iphone-event-tagline-is-different-in-every-country",
        "published": "2026-08-26T23:41:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tech in Asia",
        "title": "Apple sets Sept. 9 event, foldable iPhone expected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/apple-sets-sept-9-event-foldable-iphone-expected",
        "published": "2026-08-27T00:37:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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