Apple just did something rare that signals big September event

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Apple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ event is https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/26/apple-officially-announces-iphone-18-pro-foldable-event/">set for September 9, but the company already surprised us this week by launching new products in late August.

Here’s why that rare move could signal big things coming at the September event.