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New face, same pressure cooker
Apple’s biggest event of the year is happening at the Steve Jobs Theater, but the real twist is who’s running the show: John Ternus. It’s the first iPhone launch under Apple’s new CEO, and that alone makes this a little more dramatic than your usual polished Cupertino keynote.
The hardware glow-up
The headline act is expected to be Apple’s first foldable iPhone, with rumors pointing to a price tag starting around $2,099. That’s not exactly pocket-change territory — more like “should I really do this?” territory. Apple is also expected to roll out two other phones, while the Pro models may get a $150 to $200 price bump as memory costs keep creeping up.
Siri wants a makeover
The software side matters too. Apple is expected to show off a revamped Siri AI experience, with some of the brainpower coming from a customized Google Gemini model. That’s a reminder that even the biggest tech companies sometimes borrow a little muscle when they want to look futuristic.
Why investors care
Wall Street’s still split, which is very on-brand for Apple after a massive run. Bank of America says Buy and sees room to run, while KeyBanc is still worried about softer iPhone build trends. Translation: if this event makes the foldable look like a must-have and AI feel real instead of vibes, bulls get fuel. If not, the stock may keep doing its usual thing — looking expensive while everyone argues about the next iPhone cycle.
Big picture: this isn’t just a phone launch. It’s Apple’s first major sales pitch under a new CEO, and that makes every slide, every price tag, and every Siri demo carry a little extra baggage.