{
  "id": 6311017,
  "title": "A $2,000 foldable iPhone? What to expect from Apple's event this week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/a-2-000-foldable-iphone-what-to-expect-from-apples-event-this-week-6311017",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:15:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/09/08/apple-event-foldable-iphone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's upcoming Surprise and Shine event is anticipated to be an iPhone-centric affair, with the possibility of unveiling a foldable iPhone. This would mark a significant move by the tech giant, as it enters the foldable smartphone market dominated by Samsung and others. Critics argue that Apple is late to the party, but supporters cite the company's history of innovation and the growing demand for foldable devices. Leaked images of foldable iPhone designs have fueled speculation, with analysts predicting that Apple could ship up to six million units this year, potentially securing a 25% market share. The cost of the foldable iPhone is speculated to range from $2,000 to $2,600. Additionally, there are rumors about Apple introducing AirPods with AI cameras and an expressive lamp robot, both reportedly the result of research conducted by Apple engineers. Despite the company's current focus on smartphones, tablets, computers, and cloud services, Apple's new chief executive, John Ternus, has stated that the company has several products under development that users might not have imagined.",
  "summary": "Days after taking over as Apple 's chief executive, John Ternus is widely expected to introduce a foldable iPhone at the company's Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday. That is only one of many possibilities for what looks set to be an iPhone -centric event. His predecessor, Tim Cook , was responsible for launching a string of successful products and projects, and it seems the new Apple chief…",
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      {
        "outlet": "CNET",
        "title": "Should You Buy a New iPhone From Apple, a Carrier or Unlocked? Here’s What to Know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/should-you-buy-a-new-iphone-from-apple-a-carrier-or-unlocked-heres",
        "published": "2026-09-08T12:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Wired",
        "title": "Here’s Samsung’s Advice for Apple and Its Upcoming Folding iPhone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/heres-samsungs-advice-for-apple-and-its-upcoming-folding-iphone",
        "published": "2026-09-08T16:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "A $2,000 foldable iPhone? What to expect from Apple's event this week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/a-2-000-foldable-iphone-what-to-expect-from-apples-event-this-week",
        "published": "2026-09-08T18:15:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "How to watch Apple iPhone event live: Surprise and Shine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/how-to-watch-apple-iphone-event-live-surprise-and-shine",
        "published": "2026-09-08T20:46:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple adds 37 hardware identifiers ahead of ‘Surprise and Shine’ event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/apple-adds-37-hardware-identifiers-ahead-of-surprise-and-shine-event",
        "published": "2026-09-08T23:27:28.000Z"
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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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