iPhone 17 event confirmed: Sept 9, 1PM ET — what to expect
Apple confirmed its iPhone 17 event for Tuesday, September 9 at 1PM ET. Below is a concise roundup of the biggest rumors, likely specs, pricing signals, and what iOS 26 will bring when the new models ship.
Quick highlights
- Event: Sept 9, 2025 — Apple typically streams from its events page: Apple Events.
- iPhone 17 lineup: Expect iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a new ultra-thin model likely called iPhone 17 Air.
- iOS 26: Ships preinstalled on new phones. Overview: iOS 26 preview and Apple Newsroom coverage: Apple Newsroom — iOS 26.
- Amazon cases (affiliate): Search iPhone cases on Amazon.
Top rumors & expected specs
Leaks and reporting (not confirmed) suggest:
- iPhone 17 Air: Ultra-thin design, single camera, A19 chip, possible in-house modem, ~6.6-inch screen, rumored battery ~2,800 mAh, price rumoured around $900. It may include Dynamic Island and a Camera Control button and will keep a charging port.
- Materials: Reports vary — Air may use titanium or a titanium/aluminum blend; Pro models may switch to an all-aluminum chassis (lighter than current titanium Pro models).
- Pro models: Larger camera island (full-width camera island rumored), updated antenna design for better wireless reception, bold new colors (including orange), and Vapor-chamber cooling hints.
- Storage & pricing: Rumors suggest base storage might jump to 256GB (vs 128GB today), possibly paired with a modest price increase; Apple has previously upgraded Mac RAM at no extra cost, so pricing is uncertain.
- Accessories & cases: New Liquid Silicone and TechWoven-style cases rumored in multiple colors, some with lanyard holes.
Why this matters
Expect notable design shifts (thinner Air, full-width camera island on Pro models) and iOS 26 additions such as Live Translation in Phone/FaceTime/Messages, Visual Intelligence for image search, a Liquid Glass visual style, redesigned Phone and Photos, plus smaller quality-of-life features (polls in group texts, better alarm snooze control). iOS 26 Preview: Apple iOS 26.
What to watch on Sept 9
- Official specs & pricing for each model.
- Actual battery figures and real-world camera performance for the Air vs base/Pro models.
- Which materials Apple confirms (aluminum vs titanium) and which colors are final.
- New accessories and any non-iPhone hardware announced (Apple Watch Series 11, refreshed AirPods Pro, etc.).
Get ready — join the conversation
Which part of the iPhone 17 rumors are you most curious about: camera, battery, design, or price? Leave a comment below and we’ll follow up after the keynote.
Sources: Apple preview pages and public leaks; this post does not link to Engadget RSS. For more official details, check Apple Events: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/ and iOS 26 preview: https://www.apple.com/os/ios/.