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Apple Sets Sept. 9 ‘Awe Dropping’ Event, With iPhone 17 and AirPods Pro 3 Expected

Reports cast the keynote as the opening move in a multi‑year hardware revamp aligned with spatial‑computing ambitions.

Apple CEO Tim Cook inspects the new iPhone 16 during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters on September 09, 2024 in Cupertino, California.
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Overview

  • Apple confirmed a Sept. 9 in‑person keynote at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, with a livestream scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern.
  • Coverage indicates Apple will debut the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new ultra‑thin ‘Air’ model that could replace the Plus tier.
  • Reports point to notable iPhone 17 Pro changes such as a larger pill‑shaped camera bump, a 48‑MP telephoto with up to 8x optical zoom, and lighter aluminum backs.
  • Third‑generation AirPods Pro are expected to add in‑ear heart‑rate sensing via optical sensors, improved noise cancellation, better audio, and a faster H3 chip.
  • New Apple Watch models are anticipated, with Series 11 focusing on health features like blood‑pressure trend tracking and Ultra 3 reportedly adding standalone satellite connectivity, per Bloomberg.