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As August is almost over, we are approaching Apple’s annual fall event, which is usually held in September. At that time, we expect to see the true appearance of the iPhone 17 series for the first time.

However, before the official release, all information about the new iPhone remains at the rumor and leak stage. As usual, before the new product debuts, there are always endless leaks about the hardware. Although there are still a few weeks before the release, this does not prevent us from making reasonable predictions and prospects for the upcoming iPhone 17 series.

Here’s everything I know so far, along with some reliable guesses about what Apple is likely to bring this fall.

What are the latest iPhone 17 leaks?

The iPhone 17 may be equipped with a new “TechWoven” body material. According to the whistleblower, this material matches the rumored new design of the iPhone 17, especially in the wider camera module area.

It is said that this case also has two new lanyard holes for “more convenient and stable carrying”, allowing users to hang the phone directly around their neck.

Of course, all of this is still in the rumor stage. There is still some time before Apple’s fall conference next month, and we still cannot be sure what the final iPhone 17 models and their accessories will look like. But judging by the photos currently circulating, this information seems more credible than previous leaks.

When will the iPhone 17 series be released?

As usual, Apple usually holds its annual flagship phone launch event in September. A whistleblower, citing internal information from a carrier, said that Apple’s fall event this year may be scheduled for September 9th.

However, it is too early to confirm the specific date. In the past few years, Apple has often sent out invitations one to two weeks before the event, so the release time is still subject to some variables. But it is reasonable to speculate that the iPhone 17 series is likely to be unveiled in September.

It is worth noting that there are signs that the iPhone 17 may be the last generation of products to follow this release schedule. It is rumored that from 2026, Apple will adjust the release rhythm – the iPhone 18 Pro series will continue to debut in the fall, while the standard version may be delayed until the spring of the following year.

What new changes will the iPhone 17 lineup include?

According to a recent design leak, Apple is developing a new ultra-thin model, possibly named the iPhone 17 Air, a nod to its line of thin and light laptops. The iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with a standard A19 chip and a single rear camera. Furthermore, it may use Apple’s latest in-house developed modem.

According to another leaker, the iPhone 17 Air will also feature a titanium frame, which may make it the only model in the iPhone 17 series to use this material. In contrast, the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max are expected to use lighter aluminum. However, there are also speculations that the Air may use a hybrid of aluminum and titanium.

In addition, a whistleblower revealed that the iPhone 17 Air’s built-in battery is only 2.49 mm thick, which is significantly thinner than half the thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro’s battery. Its battery capacity is said to be 2800mAh, which is lower than the current level of the iPhone 16 series.

Regarding other models, the leaker claims the iPhone 17 Pro will still feature a metal back, but an all-aluminum chassis. An image, seemingly from the production line, shows a case design with a large circular hole in the back, likely for MagSafe charging. This aluminum version is indeed lighter than the current titanium Pro series.

Another leaker released a rendering showing the iPhone 17 Pro’s new antenna design. The structure is said to be re-arranged around the rear camera island to improve signal strength. And the rumors of enhanced antenna performance are not groundless.

Regarding the overall product line, it is generally predicted that the iPhone 17 series will continue the current three-model strategy, including iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. At the same time, the iPhone 17 Air is likely to replace the “Plus” series and become the new thin and light mid-to-high-end choice.

In addition, there are rumors that the iPhone 17 series will adopt a “camera island” design that runs through the width of the back for the first time. This feature can be seen in a set of suspected actual photos taken in the wild.

Regarding interfaces, there were rumors that the iPhone 17 Air would eliminate the charging port and achieve a fully wireless connection. However, according to the latest news from the whistleblower, Apple has abandoned this radical design internally, and the phone will retain the physical interface, at least for now. In addition, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be equipped with a 6.6-inch screen, support the Dynamic Island function, and independent camera control buttons.

In addition to iPhone 17, what other new products might be released?

If Apple sticks with its usual release cadence, the iPhone 17 will likely debut alongside a range of Apple Watch models. Following the naming convention, we could see the Apple Watch Series 11, along with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and/or an updated Apple Watch SE. These watches will all ship with watchOS 26, launching alongside iOS 26 on the iPhone 17.

There are also a few other products that have been mentioned by the leaker, though nothing has been confirmed yet. For example, there are growing calls for new AirPods Pro – the last major update was in 2022 – and a new generation of AirTag trackers may also be in the works.

Recently, some developers discovered multiple new product IDs in the iOS 26 Beta version. This discovery triggered a new round of speculation about Apple hardware.

However, even if this list of devices is completely true, it is unlikely that we will see them all released at once this year. Apple has always tended to highlight key products separately to avoid distracting attention from new products. Therefore, the iPhone 17 launch conference may only focus on the phone and a few accessories, and other products may be launched at a later date.

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