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Fold It Up! Apple Reveals Its Very First Foldable iPhone Today
Quick Summary
Apple is holding its big annual event today, September 9. For the very first time, the company is showing off a phone that folds in half like a book. It also has a new CEO stepping into the spotlight for the very first time.
What Happened?
Every year, Apple invites the world to watch it announce exciting new products. This year’s event is called “Surprise and Shine,” and the name really fits.
The biggest surprise? Apple’s first-ever foldable phone. A regular iPhone is one flat screen. A foldable phone opens up like a book. When it’s closed, it looks like a normal phone. When you open it up, the inside screen is much bigger — about the size of a small tablet!
Apple’s foldable is expected to have a small outer screen that’s about as tall as a dollar bill. When unfolded, the inside screen is about the size of a standard notebook page. It’s very thin and has a titanium frame — the same super-tough metal used in spacecraft.
The event also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro. This new phone is expected to have a smarter camera and Apple’s fastest chip yet. There are also new Apple Watches and new AirPods being shown off.
One more big change: Apple has a brand-new leader. John Ternus became Apple’s new chief executive on September 1. This is his very first time running an Apple event. For years, Tim Cook was the face of these presentations — so today is a fresh start for the whole company.
Why Does It Matter?
For years, other phone makers like Samsung have sold foldable phones. Apple waited a long time before making one of its own. Apple fans say the company likes to watch others first, then make something really polished.
This foldable phone could change how millions of people use their phones every day. Imagine pulling out something the size of a wallet and unfolding it into a mini tablet — that’s the idea.
Because this story is still unfolding today (pun intended!), some details — like the final price and exact name — will be officially announced during the event. Stay tuned!
Big Words
- Foldable — A device that can bend in the middle, like a book, to reveal a bigger screen inside.
- Titanium — A very strong, lightweight silver metal. It’s so tough it’s used in rocket parts and aircraft.
- Chip — A tiny piece of technology inside a phone that works like a brain, telling it what to do.
- CEO — Short for Chief Executive Officer, the main leader and boss of a company.
- OLED screen — A special type of very thin, bright, colorful display used in high-end phones.
Fun Fact
The first iPhone ever sold had no app store and couldn’t record video. Today’s foldable version can do millions of things — all from a device you can fold up and slip in your pocket!
Think About It
If you could design your own foldable phone, what would it do that regular phones can’t do today?
Sources
- 9to5Mac — Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: ‘Surprise and shine’
- MacRumors — iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and More: Apple’s September 9 Event Preview
- TechRadar — Apple Event 2026 live — last-minute iPhone Ultra leaks, AirPods 5 rumors, and more ahead of today’s big showcase
- AppleInsider — What to expect from Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ iPhone 18 Pro event on September 9