iPhone 17 event preview — Sept 9: iPhone Air rumors, foldable & robotics update
Apple has scheduled its iPhone 17 event for September 9. Coverage and reporting (including discussion with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on a recent podcast) point to the following expectations:
- iPhone 17 lineup: Incremental updates across the standard and Pro models.
- iPhone 17 Air (rumored): An ultra-thin Air model is expected — but early units may be “rough around the edges.”
- Robotics & foldable iPhone: No confirmed announcements yet. Foldable iPhone rumors persist but are not expected at this event.
Podcast & coverage highlights (timestamps from the episode):
- iPhone 17 event preview with Mark Gurman — 1:03
- Main iPhone 17 expectations — 10:24
- OpenAI wrongful death lawsuit coverage — 26:32
- Intel CHIPS equity conversion — 32:28
- Working on — 37:15
- Pop culture picks — 39:01
Credits: Hosts Devindra Hardawar and Igor Bonifacic; Guest Mark Gurman; Producer Ben Ellman; Music by Dale North and Terrence O’Brien.
Sources & further reading:
- Apple Events (official) — event date & livestream details.
- CNET: What to expect at Apple’s Sept 9 iPhone 17 event (Aug 27, 2025).
- MacRumors: What not to expect (Aug 28, 2025).
- MacRumors video discussion (Aug 29, 2025).
Note: This post summarizes public reporting and a podcast discussion about the event. It omits Engadget’s RSS link to the original episode per guidelines.