# John Ternus sends first memo as Apple CEO, teasing a ‘huge launch next week’

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- The Verge, 2026-09-01 18:24 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/tech/987583/apple-john-ternus-staff-memo

> Apple CEO John Ternus used his first staff memo to thank Tim Cook and preview a “huge” launch next week. Apple is expected to unveil new iPhones at its September 9 event, including rumored foldable iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro models. Ternus also pointed to products already in development and others the company has yet to imagine.

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