How to watch the Apple iPhone event 'Suprise and shine': Foldable iPhone launch, iPhone 18 Pro and more

Apple confirmed that its next iPhone launch event will happen tomorrow on September 9, with the show's official tagline being "surprise and shine." Possibly to be one of the surprises is the launch of Apple's first foldable iPhone, a device that's been rumored for years. If it comes to fruition, it will likely launch alongside the iPhone 18 series. Here's everything we know about how to watch Apple's next event, which is scheduled at its Cupertino, California headquarters on Wednesday, September 9. How to watch Apple's "Surprise and shine" iPhone event on Sept. 9 The launch event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park will begin beginning at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on September 9. The company already announced a new Mac Mini leading up to the event, as demand for the compact desktop computer spiked, with many using it to run AI locally. Apple will stream the "Surprise and shine" event live on its website and on its YouTube page, and we'll have coverage of everything Apple announces on Yahoo Tech. What to expect As is typical ahead of an Apple launch event, rumors about what the company has up its sleeve have ramped up over the past several weeks. Along with a foldable phone expected to be named the iPhone Ultra, Apple is rumored to be adding an upgraded camera and longer battery life to its iPhone 18 Pro model, and making performance updates for the Series 12 and Ultra 4 Apple Watches. We may even get a peek at updates to Apple's smart home ecosystem, including a new main hub device with a display screen, a new Apple TV set-top box and an updated HomePod mini that are all rumored to be coming sometime this fall. Apple iPhone 18 launch event: Apple iPhone rumors | What we expect at the Apple iPhone 18 event | How to watch the Apple iPhone 18 launch event