Overview

• Invitations are expected as soon as Aug. 26, with preorders predicted for Sept. 12, iOS 26 likely around Sept. 15, and retail sales targeted for Sept. 19 if the Sept. 9 keynote holds.
• Coverage converges on four models—iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max—with the new ultra‑thin Air replacing the Plus and 120Hz displays reported across the range.
• Leaks point to A19 chips in the iPhone 17 and 17 Air, while Pro variants are tipped for A19 Pro silicon with 12GB of RAM.
• Camera reports highlight triple 48MP sensors on the Pro models including a 48MP periscope telephoto (up to roughly 8x optical zoom) and a 24MP front camera on all models.
• Design rumors suggest Pro models switch to an aluminum‑and‑glass build with a larger rectangular camera island, while the 17 Air is billed as exceptionally thin at around 5.5mm; a widely shared Apple TV app “invite” has been questioned as fabricated.