How to watch today's ‘Surprise and Shine’ Apple event — plus last-minute rumors for the iPhone Ultra, AirPods 5, and more
THE SO WHAT
Apple’s September event remains the de facto reset point for mobile and accessory roadmaps — even rumor cycles move markets. If your product depends on iOS hardware or APIs, hold major commitments until the dust settles on today’s announcements.
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