Anticipated launch date for the iPhone 17 potentially exposed
Apple is gearing up for its annual September event, with reports suggesting that the big day will be on Tuesday, September 9. Here's a roundup of the latest rumours about what we can expect from Apple's upcoming lineup.
iPhone 17 Lineup
Apple is expected to unveil a four-model iPhone 17 family at the event. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will reportedly use the standard A19 chip, while the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will employ an A19 Pro variant. Leaks and coverage suggest that the launch will take place in the week of September 8.
The iPhone 17 Air, a new model in the family, is rumoured to be ultra-slim, thinner than previous iPhones. The Pro models may feature a redesigned camera array similar to the Google Pixel, a better telephoto lens, and 12GB of RAM.
Apple Watch Series 11
Analysts and leaks expect the Apple Watch Series 11 to debut in fall 2025 alongside the iPhone 17. The Series 11 follows the Series 10 models introduced in 2024.
A new Apple Watch Ultra (third generation) is also widely rumoured to appear with the rest of Apple’s fall 2025 Watch updates. Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Ultra 3 might feature blood pressure monitoring.
AirPods Pro (3rd generation)
Multiple rumour sources indicate that a true successor to the AirPods Pro, often called AirPods Pro 3, is likely later in 2025. It's possible that the AirPods Pro 3 could appear around the September iPhone event. Expected upgrades include a next-gen chip, improved Active Noise Cancellation, and possibly health sensors, such as ear-based heart-rate monitoring. However, some analysts warn that production could delay the launch into late 2025 or 2026.
HomePod 3
Home device refreshes, including a possible new HomePod or HomePod mini update, are discussed in rumour roundups for 2025. A HomePod 3 debut alongside iPhone and Watch hardware in September is possible but less certain in the leaks than the phones and watches.
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At Apple's September 9 event, the iPhone 17 lineup is rumored to include smartphones such as the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, each featuring varying levels of technology and performance. In addition, the third generation of the AirPods Pro, a type of high-tech gadget, is expected to be launched later in 2025.
