Apple Event 2026 LIVE: iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Duo Launch Updates, Price, Features and More

Apple Event 2026 LIVE Updates: Apple is hosting its major September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event today, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to headline the showcase. The biggest surprise could be Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone, which was previously rumoured to be called the iPhone Ultra but is now reportedly set to launch as the iPhone Duo.

Apple has officially confirmed the September 9 event, which begins at 10:00 AM PT, or 10:30 PM IST in India. The event is being streamed through Apple’s website and the Apple TV app.

Follow this live blog for the latest updates on the iPhone 18 launch, iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, pricing, specifications, availability and other announcements.

Apple Event 2026 LIVE: iPhone Duo Name Reportedly Confirmed

Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone could have a completely different name from what earlier leaks suggested.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the foldable iPhone is reportedly set to be called iPhone Duo, replacing the widely circulated “iPhone Ultra” name. The name is believed to reference the device’s two-display design.

The latest reports claim the iPhone Duo could start at around $2,000 for the 256GB model, while a higher-end 2TB version could cost approximately $3,000.

The foldable is also expected to arrive in October, meaning Apple could announce the device during today’s event but release it several weeks after the iPhone 18 Pro models.

iPhone Duo Could Support Apple Pencil

Another major detail emerging ahead of the event is Apple Pencil support.

If accurate, the feature could give the foldable iPhone a more tablet-like appeal. The device is expected to use a book-style folding design, with an internal display that becomes accessible when the phone is opened.

Reports have also suggested that Apple could focus on multitasking and running applications side by side, further positioning the device between a conventional iPhone and a compact tablet.

iPhone Duo Price: How Much Could Apple’s Foldable Cost?

The reported starting price for the iPhone Duo is around $2,000.

The entry-level version is expected to offer 256GB of storage, while the highest-capacity configuration could reportedly reach 2TB and cost around $3,000.

Apple has not officially confirmed the pricing, so these figures should be treated as leaked information until the company announces the device.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Expected Today

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to be the main smartphone launches at Apple’s September event.

Reports suggest the Pro models could feature Apple’s next-generation A20 Pro chip, camera improvements and design refinements. A variable-aperture camera system has also been widely rumoured for the new generation.

Unlike previous years, however, Apple is reportedly not planning to launch the standard iPhone 18 alongside the Pro models.

The regular iPhone 18 could instead arrive in 2027, potentially alongside other more affordable models.

No Regular iPhone 18 at September Event?

Apple’s 2026 launch strategy could represent a significant change from its traditional iPhone cycle.

Expected September 2026 lineup

• iPhone 18 Pro
• iPhone 18 Pro Max
• iPhone Duo foldable

Possible later launch

• Standard iPhone 18
• New-generation iPhone Air
• Other non-Pro models

The reported split could allow Apple to concentrate today’s event on its premium devices while delaying the standard models to a later date.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4

The iPhone launches are not expected to be the only announcements.

Apple is also widely expected to introduce the Apple Watch Series 12 and a new-generation Apple Watch Ultra, with reports suggesting additional health and AI-related features.

Apple could also use the event to reveal updates to its wider wearable ecosystem.

Apple Event 2026: How to Watch Live in India

Apple’s September 9 event begins at 10:30 PM IST for viewers in India.

You can watch the keynote through:

• Apple’s official website
• Apple TV app
• Apple’s official YouTube channel

Apple’s official Events page confirms the September 9 keynote and lists the event’s 10 AM PT start time.

What Makes the 2026 Apple Event Different?

This year’s keynote is particularly significant because it is expected to mark John Ternus’s first major Apple launch event as CEO following Tim Cook’s departure from the role earlier this month.

But the biggest potential change is Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphone market.

Samsung, Google and other smartphone manufacturers have already established foldable devices, while Apple has stayed out of the category for years. A foldable iPhone would therefore represent one of the company’s biggest new product-category launches in years.

Apple Event 2026 LIVE: What We Are Tracking

As the event unfolds, the biggest questions will be:

• Will Apple officially confirm the iPhone Duo name?
• How much will the foldable iPhone cost in India?
• When will the iPhone Duo go on sale?
• Will Apple Pencil support be confirmed?
• What will the final iPhone 18 Pro specifications be?
• Will the standard iPhone 18 be delayed until 2027?
• What new features will Apple Watch Series 12 introduce?
• Will Apple announce new AirPods or smart-home products?

Apple has yet to officially confirm several of these details, so the final specifications, pricing and availability will only become clear once the company takes the stage.