Overview

• Apple’s iPhone launch is confirmed for Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Apple Park, with the keynote set for 10 a.m. PT.
• Multiple reports indicate price increases, with iPhone 17 Pro Max estimated around Rs 1,64,990 in India and about $1,249 in the U.S., and a broader ~$50 uptick forecast for some models.
• The lineup is expected to feature an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air roughly 5.5mm thick with a 6.6-inch 120Hz OLED, a single 48MP rear camera, an A19 chip, and a rumored $899–$999 U.S. starting price (about Rs 99,990 in India).
• Rumors point to substantive upgrades across the range, including 120Hz on non‑Pro models, an A19 processor, a 24MP front camera, faster 35W wired charging, and Qi 2.2 wireless charging targets up to 50W.
• Pro models are tipped for new orange and dark blue options and improved thermals, with a vapor chamber system reported for the Pro Max, while a lower-cost iPhone 17e is said to be planned for 2026.