India, Sept. 3 -- Apple's September 9 "Surprise and shine" event is officially announced, but details of the iPhone lineup are not. In recent months, the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple's long-anticipated first foldable phone have been the focus of reports and industry speculation, with the base-model iPhone 18 potentially being left out of the lineup.

Not all leaks are created equal. Let's take a look at the claims backed by reliable Apple reporters, the ones that are still disputed and the rumours to treat with care before the keynote begins at 10:30 PM IST.

Apple's official statements about the upcoming keynote are simple.

Event date and theme: Apple's keynote will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, under the title ...