iPhone 17 & iOS 26: Invites expected this week
We’re on the home stretch toward Apple’s annual fall reveal: reports indicate Apple will announce the iPhone 17 series and release iOS 26 at its September event, with official invitations and more precise timing likely to be shared this week.
Expected timeline
- Event: widely reported for early September 2025 (reports point to Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025).
- Pre-orders: typically open within days of the announcement.
- General availability: often mid-to-late September (previous rumors point to around Sept 19, 2025).
What to expect
- iPhone 17 lineup (rumored): iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max with upgraded displays, camera improvements, and other refinements.
- Software: iOS 26 rollout alongside new hardware; watchOS 26 and Apple Watch updates are also likely.
Sources & further reading
- Apple Events: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/
- Apple Newsroom: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/
- MacRumors coverage: MacRumors: iPhone 17 release expectations
- TechCrunch preview: TechCrunch: iPhone 17 preview
If you want to start shopping or track pre-orders, here’s an Amazon search link: Search iPhone 17 on Amazon (affiliate).
Note: This post summarizes current reporting; Apple typically publishes official invitations and event details on its Newsroom and Events pages — we’ll update when Apple confirms dates.