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1. New CEOs Debut – Ternus, who has served as Apples head of hardware since 2021, has hosted numerous Apple product launches, but this will be his first appearance as CEO. This event will be his first opportunity to showcase his vision for the company. 2. The Long-Standing Issue of iPhone Price Increases – Pricing of the new products is perhaps one of the most anticipated issues at this event. Apple has taken measures this year to mitigate the impact of rising chip prices, and it is reported that it will raise the prices of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by $100 each, a smaller increase than previously expected. 3. First Foldable iPhone – Apple is reportedly naming its first foldable phone the "iPhone Duo," with a starting price of $2,000. The entry-level version will come with 256GB of storage, and Apple will also release a larger capacity version, with the highest price potentially reaching around $3,000. This phone is expected to launch as early as October, offering white and dark blue color options. 4. iPhone 18 Pro Series – The iPhone 18 Pro series will look almost identical to the 17 Pro series, with one major change being the replacement of the orange color with a burgundy. However, in terms of cameras, the 18 Pro series will feature a new lens and professional-grade imaging software. A mechanical aperture may be added to the larger models, enabling more precise depth-of-field control and improving low-light performance. Furthermore, the "Isle of Light" design will be further reduced, and the series will feature the A20 Pro chip and a redesigned vapor chamber for better heat management. 5. Apple Watch and AirPods 5 – For the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Apple will introduce new colors and redesign the case and band. The Series 12 will return to a ceramic case version; the Ultra 4 will have longer battery life. Additionally, Apple will introduce the entry-level AirPods 5, featuring significantly upgraded active noise cancellation. 6. Other potential new products: A home hub for controlling smart home devices, a new Apple TV with a faster processor, and a HomePod mini. Additionally, Apple is expected to announce the official release dates for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. 7. Products not expected to be released: According to media reports, the standard iPhone 18 will be delayed until next spring; in-ear AirPods will be delayed until next year; a MacBook Pro with an M6 chip and a new iMac may be released before the end of this year; a new MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen may be released at the end of this year or early next year; and an OLED iPad mini is expected to be released before the end of October.On September 9th, the "Fujian Province National Fitness Implementation Plan (2026-2030) (Draft for Solicitation of Opinions)" was released for public comment. The plan mentions deepening the integration and development of sports among Fujian, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. It actively leverages the regular exchange mechanism between sports federations, associations, and grassroots sports organizations across the Taiwan Strait, exploring the possibility of Fujian and Taiwan jointly hosting and rotating regional mass sports events. The plan also aims to expand and strengthen the Cross-Strait Sports Carnival, continue to successfully host distinctive events such as the Cross-Strait Dragon Boat Race, Hakka Martial Arts Competition, and Dragon and Lion Dance Competition, cultivate sports with a strong mass base such as basketball, baseball/softball, badminton, dragon boat racing, and Tai Chi, support Taiwanese compatriots in forming teams to participate in various mass sports events in Fujian, and build a platform for frequent cross-strait sports exchanges and interactions.September 9th - According to sources, Iraq is seeking a significant increase in its oil production quota as OPEC+ reviews its capacity to determine next years output levels. The second-largest oil producer in OPEC hopes to calculate future production targets based on a benchmark of 6 million barrels per day, a substantial increase from its recent levels. Iraq, the birthplace of OPEC sixty years ago, hinted in June that it might withdraw from OPEC if it could not secure a sufficiently high benchmark quota. This move could be a major blow to the organization, following the withdrawal of another key Middle Eastern member, the UAE. OPEC+ has commissioned external consultants to assess the maximum achievable production levels for each member country to better align quotas with reality. This assessment is expected to be completed by the end of this month and approved at the oil ministers meeting at the end of November. The assessment results could be crucial to OPEC unity. Meanwhile, another founding member, Venezuela, is closely watching whether to withdraw, as it is reaching a major agreement with Trump that would grant the US considerable control over some of its oil reserves.On September 9th, at the JD Global Technology Explorers Conference, JD Retail announced that it will invest 10 billion yuan by 2028 to help 100 brands achieve independent sales of over 1 billion yuan, promote the robot industry to enter millions of terminal scenarios, cover tens of millions of users, and become the worlds largest robot retail channel.The World Platinum Investment Council: The platinum market will experience its first annual supply surplus since 2022 due to outflows of investment funds.
