Apple’s Sept 9 “Awe dropping” event — iPhone 17 roundup

Apple will reveal the iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, September 9. Expect four main models: the new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, the base iPhone 17, and the higher-end iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. New phones will ship with iOS 26 and likely include a host of small and large improvements.

Key rumors

• iPhone 17 Air: An ultra-thin model reportedly with an A19 chip, a 6.6″ display, a single rear camera, a thin ~2,800 mAh battery, and Dynamic Island. Early reports say it may lag behind Pro models in camera and battery life but aims to bring flagship features to a lighter form factor.
• iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / Pro Max: Pro models could switch to an all-aluminum chassis (lighter), a full-width rear camera island, improved antenna design for better reception, and the brightest Pro displays yet for better outdoor visibility.
• Colors & cases: Leaks point to several new colors (including orange and light blue) and new case lines (TechWoven and Liquid Silicone variants).
• Pricing: Analysts project starting prices similar to today (roughly $799–$1,199) but some models may be $50–$100 higher depending on configs and storage increases (rumors of 256GB base storage).

Software: iOS 26

All new iPhones are expected to ship with iOS 26, which introduces the “Liquid Glass” visual motif, redesigned Phone and Photos apps, AI-driven features like live translation in Phone/FaceTime/Messages, Visual Intelligence for image search, and minor quality-of-life improvements (polls in group texts, improved alarm snooze options). iOS 26 is already in public beta and supports devices back to iPhone 11.

Other products

Apple may also announce new Apple Watch models (Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, updated SE) and the AirPods Pro 3 (rumored heart-rate monitoring and live translation). Expect more Apple hardware rumors to surface around the event.

Watch & buy

Watch the live stream on Apple’s Events page: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/

AirPods Pro on Amazon (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=AirPods+Pro&tag=f1rede-20

Notes: These details are based on leaks and analyst reports; treat them as unconfirmed until Apple’s official announcements on Sept 9.

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