iPhone 17 roundup: event set for Sept 9, 2025 — rumors, prices, iOS 26 and what to expect

Apple will hold its iPhone event on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The new iPhone 17 lineup is expected to ship with iOS 26 preinstalled. Below is a concise roundup of the biggest rumors, possible pricing, and other products that may appear at the event.

Quick facts

• Event: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
• OS: iOS 26 (Liquid Glass visuals, Live Translation in Phone/FaceTime/Messages, Visual Intelligence image search, Photos redesign)
• Source roundup: Tom’s Guide summary and recent MacRumors reporting

Top rumors

• iPhone 17 Air: Reportedly ultra‑thin, likely A19 chip, single rear lens, lighter frame (possibly titanium), smaller battery (~2,800 mAh reported) and a 6.6″ screen. May replace a Plus model and be priced around ~$900 (unconfirmed).
• 17 / 17 Pro / Pro Max: Pro models rumored to adopt a full‑width camera island, updated antenna design for better wireless reception, and possibly an all‑aluminum chassis for lighter weight. Leaks also suggest new Pro color options including orange and dark blue.
• Cases & accessories: Leaks show a Clear Case with a white MagSafe area and new TechWoven and Liquid Silicone case color lines. Browse iPhone 17 cases on Amazon.
• Storage & pricing: Rumors indicate a 256GB baseline could become standard, which may be paired with price changes (some reports projecting $799–$1,199 starting tiers, with possible $50–$100 increases on certain models).

iOS 26 highlights

iOS 26 (naming aligned to release year) brings a Liquid Glass visual style, Phone & Photos redesigns, AI features such as live translation across Phone/FaceTime/Messages, Visual Intelligence for image search, and smaller QoL updates like group polls and improved alarm snooze options. It’s available in public beta and supports devices back to iPhone 11.

What else might appear?

Apple may announce new Apple Watch models (Series 11, updated Ultra/SE), refreshed AirPods Pro, and possibly other hardware. Expect Apple to keep the iPhone front and center.

Verdict

All of the above are rumors and unconfirmed. The official reveal on Sept 9 will confirm specs, pricing and availability. For continuing coverage and a consolidated rumor roundup, see this Tom’s Guide article: Tom’s Guide: iPhone 17 rumor summary.

Questions? What feature or rumor are you most curious about — battery life, camera jump, the Air model, or price? Reply below and we’ll add updates after the event.