iPhone 17 event tomorrow (Sept 9) — iOS 26: What to expect
Apple’s iPhone 17 event is scheduled for Sept 9. Expect the iPhone 17 lineup and a likely public release of iOS 26 about a week later (around Sept 16). The iOS 26 public beta is already available to try.
Official links
- Watch the event or check Apple’s event hub: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/
- Sign up for the iOS public beta: https://beta.apple.com/
Top iOS 26 highlights
- Liquid Glass — a new translucent, adaptive design across lock/home screens and apps.
- Phone app redesign — all contacts, recents and voicemail on one screen plus Hold Assist to pause waiting on hold.
- Live Translation — real-time translation in Phone, FaceTime and Messages.
- Visual Intelligence — search items shown on your screen (like products in photos).
- Polls in group chats, filtering of unknown senders and improved Photos/Camera UI (including lens clean alerts).
- New lock screen options, customizable alarms (change snooze interval), and updated screenshots with quick search and ChatGPT options.
- FaceTime Communication Safety — on-device pause when nudity is detected (aimed at child safety).
iPadOS 26 & AirPods
- iPadOS 26 brings multi-window resizing, a new menu bar and the Liquid Glass visual language.
- AirPods updates include studio-quality audio recording, camera remote control features and an apparent live-translation gesture. Rumors suggest new AirPods Pro with heart-rate sensing.
- Looking for AirPods or accessories? Search on Amazon: AirPods Pro on Amazon
Compatibility
Most iPhones from 2019 onward are supported. Devices excluded include older XR/XS/XS Max models. If you have an iPhone 11 or newer, you should be eligible.
How to try the public beta
- Enroll at the Apple Beta Software Program: beta.apple.com.
- Install via Settings > General > Software Update — choose iOS 26 public beta.
Warning: Don’t install betas on your primary device unless you accept potential bugs and issues.
Release timing
Apple typically releases the final iOS update within a week of the iPhone keynote. With the Sept 9 event, expect a public release around Sept 16 if Apple follows past patterns.
Quick questions for readers
Which iOS 26 feature are you most excited (or worried) about? Planning to install the public beta this week?
Notes: official Apple pages linked above. This post summarizes the iPhone event timing and iOS/iPadOS/AirPods highlights for readers who want a quick guide before the Sept 9 keynote.