Apple event expected to deliver foldable iPhone and debut of new CEO John Ternus

September 8, 2026 / 4:25 PM EDT / CBS News

Apple event expected to deliver foldable iPhone and debut of new CEO John Ternus

TL;DR

  • Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event is scheduled for September 9th at 1 p.m. ET in Cupertino, California.
  • The event is expected to feature Apple's first foldable phone, potentially called the iPhone Ultra.
  • This event also marks the debut of new CEO John Ternus.
  • iPhone sales have been slowing, and Apple needs to show Wall Street progress in AI.
  • Foldable phones are a growing market segment, with significant growth projected.
  • The new foldable device is expected to be priced around $2,000.
  • Analysts are assessing John Ternus's early performance as CEO.
  • Ternus has a background in hardware engineering and has been involved in product development like the iPad and AirPods.