Whether you’re rocking an iPhone XS, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, or you’re one of those folks who waits all year to get their hands on the latest model—or just an Apple fan eager for new gear—we’ve got an early prediction for when Apple’s next big event will go down.
According to Mark Gurman in his weekly Power On newsletter, Apple is expected to host its new product launch during the week of September 8th.
He notes that Apple typically prefers Tuesdays for its events and avoids Fridays—apparently, everyone around the world looks forward to a nice weekend. That week also includes September 11th, and it’s highly unlikely Apple would choose that date for a product launch.
So, ruling out the less probable options and sticking to Apple’s usual patterns, September 9th and 10th are the most likely candidates. Only time will tell if this prediction holds, so stay tuned to find out.
What’s more, it sounds like the iPhone 17 lineup is in for some big changes. Beyond the obvious design tweaks, the chips are getting a full upgrade too.
Rumors suggest the standard iPhone 17 models will pack the new A19 chip, while the iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and even the iPhone 17 Air will step up to the A19 Pro.
The base iPhone 17 is said to come with 8GB of RAM, while the other three models will pack 12GB. That’s a serious performance boost!
Now, let’s tackle the camera setup everyone’s been talking about.
The iPhone 17’s rear camera array will include a 48MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 24MP front camera. The iPhone 17 Air, meanwhile, is expected to sport a single 48MP wide-angle camera on the back.
No wonder Apple rearranged the rear cameras and made them noticeably larger—turns out that “ugliness” people online have been griping about? It’s probably thanks to these major camera upgrades.
But let’s be real—we all know the drill. Folks will complain, but when push comes to shove, they’ll still line up to buy it. (¬‿¬)
And here’s the huge news: The iPhone 17 Pro Max will be the first iPhone ever with a 5000 mAh battery! This feels like the most practical upgrade of the bunch, and it’s about time us Apple users got some love in the battery department.
The iPhone 17 and 17 Pro will come with batteries over 3600 mAh, while the iPhone 17 Air will stick with the previously rumored 2800 mAh small battery. The Air is super sleek and light, sure—but that battery is tiny.
Of course, all this is just speculation until Apple drops the official details. But if you’re hyped, keep an eye on the week of September 8th—chances are, that’s when we’ll get the official word on the iPhone 17 lineup!