Apple's Sept. 9 Event: Smart Glasses Unlikely, Foldable iPhone Expected

Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, Sept. 9, is expected to feature the first foldable iPhone, with 77% of CNET readers predicting its debut, though smart glasses remain a near-even split at 51% in favor. Most readers (72%) expect a black iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max, while 77% doubt AirPods with cameras will appear this year, as experts like Bloomberg's Mark Gurman project those for 2027. The event may also unveil AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and part of the iPhone 18 lineup. Readers also desire cheaper iPhones, but price hikes from a RAM shortage make that unlikely, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max starting at $1,199. Apple's September events historically launch new phones, as seen with the iPhone 17 in 2025 and iPhone 16 in 2024.