Coverage· Apple· Published Aug 30, 2026

Apple announces September 9 iPhone event alongside new Mac mini and Mac Studio

Apple announced an iPhone event for September 9, 2026, at Apple Park, while introducing updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models and raising Apple TV prices in several markets.

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DNA Brief

Signal Summary

The event, titled “Surprise and Shine,” will begin at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and is expected to focus on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a possible foldable iPhone that may be called iPhone Ultra. The source says there will be no iPhone 18 this year, with more affordable models planned for spring 2027. The next-generation Mac mini can be configured with an M6 or M5 Pro chip; the M6 includes a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU, dual 16-core Neural Engines, and up to 170GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Why It Matters

The September 9 date establishes a clear point on Apple’s iPhone product timeline and suggests that the standard iPhone 18 and more affordable models may follow a different release schedule from the Pro and possible foldable models. The foldable iPhone’s final name and the event’s complete announcement lineup remain unconfirmed.

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  • MacRumorsDocumentOriginal

    Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio

    MacRumors Staff

    “It turned out to be a big week for Apple news this week, as we not only got an official announcement about the upcoming iPhone event but also several hardware announcements including updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models.…”