The anticipated launch of Apple’s iPhone 17 series is on the horizon, with a German media outlet leaking information regarding the schedule for the upcoming event. While Apple has not officially confirmed details regarding the launch, the timing suggested by the leak is consistent with earlier information. The new iPhone series is anticipated to include four variants: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air are expected to be powered by the A19 chip, while the Pro models are believed to feature a more advanced A19 Pro chipset.
Projected Release Date and Sales Timeline for the iPhone 17 Series
According to iPhone-ticker.de, a German publication referencing local mobile carriers, Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 17 series on September 9. The company is likely to follow its traditional schedule concerning the launch of this year’s iPhone lineup.
If the report holds true, pre-orders for the iPhone 17 series could commence on Friday, September 12. There are indications that the actual sales and shipping of the devices will begin a week later, specifically on September 19.
This latest information corresponds with prior speculation that the unveiling of the iPhone 17 series would occur in the second week of September. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also suggested that the event might take place between September 8 and September 12.
Historically, Apple announces its flagship iPhone models in September. For reference, the iPhone 16 series was launched on September 9 during last year’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ event, while the iPhone 15 was introduced at the ‘Wonderlust’ event on September 12, 2023.
In addition to the iPhone 17 series, Apple is expected to reveal the third generation of its AirPods Pro and new models of the Apple Watch. Reports indicate that the standard iPhone 17 models will feature an A19 chip, while the Pro versions may utilize an A19 Pro chipset. The standard iPhone 17 and Pro models are likely to sport a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 17 Air is rumored to have a 6.5-inch screen, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max could feature a 6.9-inch display.
The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro are expected to have an aluminum frame, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max continuing the trend of a premium titanium frame. Notably, apart from the iPhone 17, all models are anticipated to experience a price increase of approximately $50 (around ₹4,000) compared to the previous iPhone 16 series.
