India, Sept. 1 -- It's a ritual Apple fans know by heart. The calendar flips to September, invites drop into inboxes, and the internet collectively loses its composure trying to decode Apple's latest cryptic image or tagline. But with leaks now outpacing even the cleverest event teasers, can Apple still pull off a true surprise? This year's "Awe Dropping" invite is making people pause. Is it pure hype again, or are we genuinely on the cusp of something different?

Let's unpack what's really changing, and why. For iPhone users, the loyal or the curious, the stakes might be higher than they first appear.

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