Apple Announces September 9th Event; Switch 2 Price Hike Looms

Apple has officially announced its next major product launch event, scheduled for September 9th with the tagline "Surprise and Shine." This event is highly anticipated, with rumors suggesting the unveiling of Apple's first foldable iPhone. It will also mark the first Apple event under the leadership of new CEO John Ternus, who is set to take over from Tim Cook on September 1st.

In other hardware news, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to see a price increase next week. Starting September 1st, the base 256GB model will rise from $449.99 to $499.99. This price adjustment comes after considerable notice from the company. Additionally, Amazon is offering significant discounts on Google's Pixel 11 phones, with $150 off and up to $200 in gift cards available with a specific coupon code.