The iPhone 17 series is rumored to launch in early September, as Apple is expected to continue its tradition of unveiling new iPhones during this time. This September is predicted to be very active, especially during the first two weeks, according to current leaks.
According to reports from Bloomberg and Forbes, specifically Mark Gurman, the iPhone 17 series could be launched on September 9th. The new iPhone 17 Air, which will replace the iPhone 16 Plus, is expected to be a standout product. The other models are expected to see significant upgrades.
Projected iPhone 17 Series Timeline:
August 26: Expect Apple to announce the upcoming event.
September 9: The iPhone 17 series, along with new Apple Watch models and potential surprise products, will be unveiled.
September 12: Pre-orders for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro will begin.
September 16: iOS 26 will be released as a stable update for the iPhone 11 and later.
September 19: The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will go on sale.
These dates are estimated based on Apple’s previous launch patterns and various media reports.
What’s Beyond the iPhone 17 Launch?
The September event is not just for iPhones. Attendees can expect to see the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, the new AirPods Pro, the Apple TV 4K, and the HomePod (3rd Gen) at the event.
In addition, Apple might host another event in October to launch new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models featuring the M5 chip.