{
  "id": 6288917,
  "title": "Apple Reportedly Plans Major Hardware Push Under John Ternus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/apple-reportedly-plans-major-hardware-push-under-john-ternus",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-07T21:22:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRepublic",
    "slug": "techrepublic",
    "url": "https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-hardware-push-john-ternus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Under new CEO John Ternus, Apple is gearing up for a significant two-year hardware push. The rollout is expected to include a foldable iPhone, AI-driven wearables, upgraded Macs and iPads, and smart home devices. Ternus, formerly Apple's hardware engineering chief, assumes his role as CEO on September 1st, inheriting a product roadmap largely developed prior to his ascension. His hardware expertise makes the upcoming launches a critical test of his strategic vision. Apple's first test will come at its upcoming iPhone event, where the company is rumored to unveil its first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra. Despite the lack of confirmation on details, the device is anticipated to carry a price tag exceeding $2,000, potentially boosting Apple's average selling price. To counteract the premium pricing, Apple is reportedly planning to stagger iPhone launches, with the foldable model debuting alongside the more expensive Pro variants at a separate event. Alongside the foldable iPhone, Apple is also set to refresh several existing product lines, including the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod mini. The HomePod mini, in particular, is due for a long-awaited hardware update, as well as the iPad mini, which will receive an OLED display. The company is also developing a smart home hub featuring a seven-inch screen and centered around Siri, as well as home-security solutions and a tabletop robot. Siri is expected to become the central focus across many of these new product lines, with camera-equipped AirPods and smart glasses slated to launch later in 2027 or 2028. This launch cycle presents Apple with a unique opportunity to revamp multiple facets of its ecosystem, but also introduces new privacy, security, and device management concerns for businesses. As such, the reported roadmap should be viewed as indicative of Apple's direction, rather than a definitive purchasing timeline.",
  "summary": "Apple reportedly plans a two-year hardware push under CEO John Ternus, including a foldable iPhone, AI wearables, new Macs, iPads, and home devices. The post Apple Reportedly Plans Major Hardware Push Under John Ternus appeared first on TechRepublic .",
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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."
}