Apple recently set the date for its big September showcase. The official tagline for the global presentation is “Surprise and shine.” Fans are already expecting the brand to reveal its very first folding smartphone at this gathering. Now, some people think there is a hidden message in the localized invite for China. If you use Google Translate on the Chinese promo image, the resulting text strongly hints at the upcoming iPhone Ultra.
The translated text mentions unfolding a brand new chapter
When you grab a screenshot of the event artwork from the regional website and run it through a translation app, the result is interesting. Google gives back the phrase, “A new chapter unfolds, dazzling and brilliant.” This wording caught the attention of fans who have been waiting years for a folding screen. Before the official global tagline came out, many people joked that the company would use a phrase like “a lot to unfold” for the presentation.
Different language tools provide slightly different variations of the phrase. However, the machine translation from Google lines up well with what buyers want to see. The company is getting ready to show off the highly anticipated foldable device alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro models. There are also rumors about a larger iPhone 18 Pro Max making an appearance at the show.
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It is always fun to look for small clues before a major tech announcement. We only have to wait a couple of weeks to see if the translation holds any real weight. Until then, fans can keep guessing about what else Apple has planned for its fall lineup.
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