{
  "id": 6438191,
  "title": "All the news from Apple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/all-the-news-from-apples-surprise-and-shine-event",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T16:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/991697/apple-surprise-and-shine-event-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to host its highly anticipated \"Surprise and shine\" launch event on September 9th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. Industry experts anticipate that the tech giant will unveil the first devices of its new iPhone 18 lineup, including a much-discussed foldable phone called the \"iPhone Duo.\" This event marks the first time John Ternus will serve as Apple's CEO, taking over from Tim Cook on September 1st. Ternus, who previously held the position of head of hardware engineering, made headlines with his first staff memo as CEO, where he previewed upcoming hardware releases. As the world watches this significant event, Ternus faces the challenge of delivering a strong opening announcement to kickstart the new leadership era at Apple. Alongside the new iPhones, the event may also see the introduction of fresh Apple Watches, AirPods, and other potential surprises, such as an updated Apple TV or new smart home devices. Stay tuned as we provide live updates from the ground at Apple's most awaited event.",
  "summary": "Apple’s hosting its “Surprise and shine” launch event on September 9th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, where it’s expected to announce the first phones in its iPhone 18 lineup — including Apple’s first foldable, the rumored “iPhone Duo.” This event will also be John Ternus’ first as Apple’s CEO after taking over for Tim […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple Event Today: 20 Last-Minute 'iPhone Duo' and iPhone 18 Pro Rumors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-event-today-20-last-minute-iphone-duo-and-iphone-18-pro-rumors",
        "published": "2026-09-09T14:12:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Last-minute leak suggests no color surprises for the iPhone 18 Pro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/last-minute-leak-suggests-no-color-surprises-for-the-iphone-18-pro",
        "published": "2026-09-09T16:12:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}