Apple is about to have one of its biggest tech moments of the year, and this year’s iPhone reveal has more mystery around it than usual.

The company has officially set September 9 for its next major event, but beyond the confirmed date, much of the conversation is being driven by reports about what could appear on stage.

Here’s what we know so far, and what could make this year’s reveal particularly interesting.

1. September 9 Is the Date

Apple has confirmed September 9 as the date for its next major event, which will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park.

The timing follows Apple’s familiar September launch pattern, putting the company in position to introduce its latest hardware ahead of the crucial end-of-year shopping season.

2. The iPhone 18 Pro Lineup Is Expected

The next generation of iPhones is expected to be at the centre of the presentation, with reports pointing to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max among the models Apple could announce.

While Apple has yet to reveal the full lineup, attention is already shifting from the usual upgrades to something considerably more dramatic.

3. The Foldable iPhone Could Finally Become Real

This is where things get interesting.

Apple has never officially announced a foldable iPhone, despite years of speculation about the company entering the category. Now, multiple reports suggest that September could finally be the moment Apple unveils one.

If accurate, it would mark Apple’s entry into a smartphone category that competitors have already spent years developing.

4. It May Be More Than Just a Phone When Opened

The reported design is one of the biggest talking points.

Apple’s foldable is expected to use a book-style design, with a smaller external display for when the device is closed and a significantly larger internal screen when it opens.

That would give the phone a very different use case from Apple’s current iPhone lineup, potentially offering something closer to a phone and small tablet in one device.

5. The Biggest Details Are Still Unknown

Despite the growing number of reports, Apple has not confirmed the foldable iPhone.

That means some of the details circulating online including its final design, name, specifications and price, remain unconfirmed until Apple makes the announcement itself.

And that may be the most exciting part of September 9.

We already know the date. We have a strong idea of which iPhones could arrive. We have heard plenty about the foldable.

But until Apple opens that stage curtain, nobody knows exactly what the company is about to show us.

September 9 could finally turn months of peculation into something we can actually see.