Apple usually hosts an iPhone launch event in September, but this year's event is shaping up to be a lot more interesting than normal. For starters, it's the first event of the post-Tim Cook era, with new CEO John Ternus taking center stage. Apple's tagline for the event — "Surprise and Shine" — also points to unexpected twists. We'll find out what's in store at 1 p.m. ET Sept. 9, when the event livestream kicks off.So, while we've been working hard to bring you all of the latest iPhone 18 rumors and news, we also asked Mashable readers to predict what's going down at the Apple event. In round three of the Mashable Big Guessing Game, we asked readers about price hikes, new devices, and more.
On the eve of the event, let's break down the answers from the Mashable Big Guessing Game: Round 3.Question 1: Where in Apple Park will John Ternus first appear during the event broadcast?
Apple has made great use of its Apple Park campus in past events like WWDC. So, will John Ternus make his first appearance on a keynote stage, harkening back to the Steve Jobs days, or in front of the Apple rainbow arch, like his predecessor Cook?Half of our readers expect Ternus to first appear on stage, which would be a big departure from recent precedent, as Apple has long since ditched the live keynote format. If he does make his first appearance on the roof of Apple Park, then 8 percent of Mashable readers called it.
