Apple Store Goes Offline Before ‘Surprise and Shine’ iPhone 18 Pro Event
Apple’s online store has gone offline ahead of today’s “Surprise and Shine” event. The company is expected to unveil iPhone 18 Pro models, the foldable iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch models and AirPods.
Apple’s online store has gone offline ahead of the “Surprise and Shine” event scheduled for today. The company has not confirmed whether the outage is connected to preparations for new products.
The presentation is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (17:00 UTC). Apple is expected to introduce new iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable iPhone Duo.
Expected new devices
Other possible announcements include Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5. Apple may also preview additional upcoming products, although the source provides no further details.
Possible software release dates
Apple could announce release dates for its next major software updates, iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate. The source does not say whether those announcements are certain.
MacRumors plans to cover the presentation through a live blog on its website and posts from @MacRumorsLive on X.
What we know
- Apple’s online store went offline before the “Surprise and Shine” presentation.
- The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (17:00 UTC).
- Apple may unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Duo.
- Expected products also include Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that apple’s online store went offline before the Surprise and Shine presentation.
- Reporting from MacRumors is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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