Overview

• Apple has confirmed a Sept. 9 hardware event in Cupertino, where reporting widely expects the debut of the iPhone 17 family alongside new Apple Watch and AirPods.
• Multiple outlets report a four‑model lineup—iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max—with the ultra‑thin Air tipped to replace the Plus model this year.
• Event artwork and prior leaks have fueled speculation of vapor‑chamber cooling for the Pro phones and new finishes such as orange and dark blue, though Apple has not confirmed these details.
• Coverage points to A19 and A19 Pro chips on TSMC’s latest 3nm process across the range, a wider camera island on Pro models, and base‑model upgrades such as a 6.3‑inch 120Hz display and a 24MP selfie camera.
• Near‑term strategy reporting says this year’s iPhones are still expected to use Qualcomm modems, as Gurman reports Apple targets a C2 in‑house modem for the iPhone 18 Pro in 2026 after debuting the C1 in the iPhone 16e.