Apple has confirmed a special event for September 9 at Apple Park, giving the company a fixed stage for its next iPhone announcements. The event begins at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple’s own event listing confirms the date and livestream, while MacRumors says the gathering is expected to focus on the 2026 iPhone lineup.

The foldable iPhone is the headline expectation. MacRumors reports that Apple is expected to show a foldable model alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The company has not confirmed those products in its event notice, so the hardware, name and launch schedule remain unannounced.

Reports often call the foldable phone the iPhone Ultra. That label is not official. It may describe an internal reference, a marketing name or simply a rumor that will change before the keynote. Readers should treat it as a working term rather than a settled product name.

Apple’s event timing is official, but the rumored product list is not. That difference matters because a launch invitation can confirm a presentation without confirming every device that analysts expect to see. Apple also has a history of holding some products for a later press release or a separate event.

MacRumors says the event could include Apple Watch and AirPods updates as well. Those products are also part of the rumor cycle. Apple’s official page does not list a product lineup, price or release date for any of them.

The foldable category would give Apple a new design problem to solve. A book-style phone needs a strong hinge, a crease that is acceptable in daily use and software that moves cleanly between screens. It also needs a battery and camera system that do not make the device too thick or heavy. None of those details has been confirmed by Apple.

Buyers considering a new iPhone may want to wait for the keynote before placing an order. The event should settle the product names, display designs, camera features, prices and regional availability. Until then, a leaked specification is not a substitute for an Apple announcement.

MacRumors provides the current preview and separates expected products from confirmed event information. Apple’s developer event page confirms the September 9 presentation. The reliable news today is the event itself; the foldable iPhone remains an expectation until Apple shows it on stage.