iPhone 17 roundup — what to expect (Sep 9, 2025)

Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, September 9 at 1PM ET. The new phones are expected to ship with iOS 26 and bring a mix of design, camera, and battery changes — though most details remain rumors until Apple’s announcement.

Top rumors

• iPhone 17 Air: Extremely thin design, rumored silicon-anode battery for higher energy density, eSIM-only in some regions, possible titanium frame, and a single-camera setup.
• iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max: Better camera resolution via software optimizations (potentially improved zoom), brighter displays for sunlight use, revised antenna design for better reception, and possible all-aluminum chassis to cut weight.
• Battery & charging: Leaked numbers suggest the Air may have a smaller, thinner battery (~2,800 mAh reported for a test unit), though these are unconfirmed.
• Pricing & storage: Reports suggest starting prices could remain near $799–$1,199, but some models may see $50–$100 bumps; rumors also indicate the base storage could start at 256GB.

iOS 26 highlights

iOS 26 (the next iPhone OS) brings the new “Liquid Glass” visual style, Phone & Photos redesigns, Visual Intelligence image search, live translation in Phone/FaceTime/Messages, sensitive-content FaceTime warnings for child accounts, and smaller quality-of-life updates like group-text polls and longer snooze options. The public beta is available and iOS 26 supports devices back to the iPhone 11.

What else to expect

Apple often introduces new Apple Watch models alongside iPhones (Series 11 and possibly an Ultra refresh), and there are ongoing rumors about updates to AirPods, Apple TV, HomePod, and iPads — though not all of these will necessarily appear at this event.

Want accessories?

If you want to pre-shop protective cases and MagSafe accessories, check results here (affiliate search): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iphone+17+case&tag=f1rede-20

Official event page: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/

Note: All specs, colors, and prices above are based on leaks and reports; Apple will confirm official details at the Sep 9 event.