Apple iPhone 17: September is approaching and so is the big follow-up event to ‘dub-dub’ day – the launch of the Apple iPhone 17 series lineup. This is going to be the Cupertino-based tech giant’s biggest hardware event of the year, as this will feature major announcement following the biggest overhaul of Apple OS. The company is expected to be retiring the Plus variant to continue the slimmest and lightest Air models in iPhones. Alongside the iPhone 17 models, Apple is also expected to announce new Apple Watches, AirPods, and more.

Here is a complete rundown of everything important you must know before you set your eyes on the new iPhone.

The when and the where

On September 9, the launch event is expected to happen at Cupertino headquarters, with the unveiling of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the iPhone 17 Air. Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, new AirPods Pro, Apple TV 4K, and HomePod 3 may also be announced. Following which, pre-orders will begin likely in 3-4 days of the launch, by September 12. Only three days from then will the public iOS 26 is going to be released, the usual pattern for Apple. Finally, on September 19, the iPhone 17 series might go on sale globally, including in India.

The what of iPhone 17: Expected specifications

The entry-level iPhone 17 is expected to feature a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with ProMotion 120Hz, powered by the A19 chip with 8GB RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple’s C1 5G modem. On the camera front, it may sport dual 48MP rear cameras (Wide + Ultra Wide) and an upgraded 24MP selfie camera. It is tipped to launch with iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence features. In India, the iPhone 17 might be priced around ₹83,300, slightly higher than last year’s entry price of ₹79,900.

Will There Be an iPhone 18?

Reports suggest that Apple will delay the launch of the iPhone 18. Instead of debuting in September 2026, the model may arrive in early 2027 alongside Apple’s first foldable iPhone. This is primarily because of the internal strategy realignment of the company for overhauling and implementing its AI strategy and bringing AI into their iPhones – a much needed implementation despite too many delays.