Multiple reports say Apple is preparing to announce the iPhone 18 Pro at an event expected for September 9. One outlet also raises the question of whether Apple is facing a DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) chip shortage ahead of the launch. The coverage frames the supply concern as a possibility rather than a confirmed disruption, pointing to uncertainty about memory availability as a factor that could affect production timing or device availability. Aside from the reported event date and the mention of potential DRAM supply constraints, the available information does not detail specific causes, named suppliers, or confirmed impacts on shipping schedules. The reports therefore focus primarily on what consumers can expect in terms of the scheduled announcement, while noting broader market concerns around critical components like DRAM that could influence readiness for a major release.