Apple’s iPhone 17 launch is just weeks away — 6 game-changing features you may get to see

Apple’s next big event is just weeks away, and the spotlight is firmly on the iPhone 17 lineup. The launch is expected to bring not only the new iPhone 17 series but also updates to the Apple Watch and possibly AirPods. Here’s a closer look at everything rumored so far. The iPhone 17 series looks like it will make some big improvements before its big anniversary year. These include changes to the design, better cameras, and new chip options, as per a report by CNET.

When will iPhone 17 be released?

People think that Apple's yearly event will happen in early September, on either the 9th or 10th. If this is true, preorders could start on September 12 and the product could come out on September 19. The Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and maybe even AirPods Pro 3 could also be shown off with the iPhones, as per a report.

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What's different about the iPhone 17?

The regular iPhone 17 will have small but important updates. A redesigned pill-shaped camera bump that looks like Google's Pixel may be the most noticeable change. The camera will also get better, with a 24MP selfie camera that has twice the resolution of the iPhone 16's, as per a report by CNET.

There is some debate about whether the iPhone 17 will have the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16 or switch to the newer A19 chip. It's not clear if battery upgrades will happen, but the Adaptive Power feature in iOS 26 should still make things run more smoothly. There may be black, blue, silver, purple, and green colors to choose from, as per a report by CNET.

What is the iPhone 17 Air?

The iPhone 17 Air, which is said to be replacing the Plus model, is all about being thin. Some reports say it could be as thin as 5.5mm, have a 6.6-inch screen, and have up to 12GB of RAM. The Air might come with a 2,800-mAh battery and be the first device to use high-density silicon for more storage space.

Design leaks also say that the Air will have one wide-angle rear camera and may move the front camera around in the Dynamic Island to make it look better.


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What will be different about the Pro and Pro Max?

People think that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will improve performance and camera quality. The change from titanium to aluminum could make them lighter. Photography gets a big boost from an 8x optical zoom telephoto lens and a 48MP telephoto sensor, as per a report by CNET.

The camera on the front will also get an upgrade to 24MP. Both phones are said to have the A19 Pro chip and a six-core GPU, which will make multitasking and gaming smoother. The Pro Max might even have the biggest iPhone battery yet, which would be cooled by a vapor chamber system.

FAQs

When will the iPhone 17 come out?
If the leaks are true, preorders will start on September 12 and the product will come out on September 19.

What else will Apple announce besides the iPhone 17?
Expected announcements include the Apple Watch Series 11, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, a possible update to the Watch SE, and the AirPods Pro 3.