Overview

• Apple opened global preorders on September 12 for the iPhone 17 lineup, with first deliveries slated for September 19.
• In Apple’s German online store, iPhone 17 Pro Max models quickly slipped to roughly three to four weeks for delivery, while most iPhone Air variants remained available for launch‑day arrival.
• Apple postponed iPhone Air preorders in China after reports of regulatory objections to its eSIM‑only design, which lacks a physical SIM option.
• Vodafone launched a bundle featuring the iPhone 17 Pro (256 GB) with an unlimited GigaMobil M plan from €74.99 per month, offering up to 36 interest‑free installments, a five‑year warranty extension, and battery replacement terms.
• A CHIP.de reader poll showed 26% favoring the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max, 8% the iPhone Air, and 55% indicating none appealed strongly.