Chronopin: upcoming release dates, events and other important dates

On 17 September 2026 McDonald's declared a quarterly dividend of US$1.93 per share, up 4%, marking 50 consecutive years of dividend increases and membership of the "Dividend Kings".

Amer Sports held its Investor Day at Salomon's headquarters in Annecy, reiterating a five-year plan of low-double-digit to mid-teens annual revenue growth and raising its third-quarter 2026 revenue growth guidance to 20-22%.

Apple launches the iPhone 18 Pro ($1,199, 256GB) and iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299), after pre-orders opened September 12. Highlights: A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture Main camera, improved vapor chamber cooling, upgraded 5G modems, longer battery life, faster charging, a smaller Dynamic Island, and storage up to 2TB. Colors: silver, black, glacier, and burgundy.

AirPods 5 launch at $129 ($149 for the Premium model), after pre-orders opened September 9. ANC removes up to 50% more external noise than AirPods 4, thanks to a redesigned acoustic architecture and updated Adaptive EQ. Also new: improved Transparency mode, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Live Translation support on compatible iPhones. The $149 Premium model adds swipe volume controls, up to 5 hours of ANC listening time (22 with the case), and a wireless charging case with Apple Watch and Qi support.