Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event starts at 6pm WAT today - here's what Nigerians need to know about expected iPhone 18 Pro and foldable phone announcements

Apple holds its fall hardware event 'Surprise and Shine' today, Wednesday September 9, 2026, starting at 10am Pacific Time (6:00pm WAT in Lagos). The keynote streams live from Apple Park and marks the first major product presentation under new CEO John Ternus, who took over September 1.

The event is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models featuring potential A20 Pro chips, variable-aperture camera systems, and possibly higher prices due to rising component costs. More significantly, Apple may reveal its first foldable iPhone (rumored as iPhone Fold, Ultra or Duo) with analysts predicting prices between $2,000-$3,000 and projecting it could capture 28% of the foldable market in year one.

You can watch the event without an Apple device via Apple's website, YouTube, or any web browser. Based on historical patterns, pre-orders may open September 11-12 with availability around September 18. For Nigerians considering an upgrade, key questions include: Will the iPhone 18 Pro's rumored camera improvements justify likely price increases? And if Apple launches a foldable phone at premium pricing, would you consider it despite the high cost, or wait for more affordable alternatives?

SOURCE: https://techcabal.com/2026/09/09/apple-surprise-and-shine-event/