So, when is the iPhone 17 dropping? Mark your calendars for September — probably.
It’s still three months away. Apple has a long-running tradition of revealing new iPhones in early September, and the iPhone 17 lineup seems set to follow the trend.
But don’t get too cozy with that rhythm — Apple might shake things up with staggered release dates: budget phones first, fancy Pro models later in the year.
Still, if you’re eyeing the iPhone 17 Slim/Air, Pro or the Pro Max, chances are you’ll be able to preorder it the Friday after Apple’s big fall event and have it in your hands a week later.
Apple Hub, a known leaker, claims it knows of at least 10 new changes coming to the 17 and 17 Pro Max.
But, is it really time to upgrade again?
Here’s where things get spicy. President Donald Trump has been playing tariff ping-pong, and Apple might be caught in the crossfire.
A potential 25% tariff on iPhones made outside the US looms large, and while Apple has dodged some hits by shifting production to India and benefiting from exemption lists, those shields could drop at any time.
Even without the tariff drama, Apple is planning a price bump — and they’re blaming it on better features and design costs (not politics).
So yes, whether it’s because of trade wars or tech upgrades, the iPhone 17 will likely cost you more. It’ll be the first price hike for a Pro model since the iPhone X in 2017.
Another tech rumour monger (@minimalnerd1) also claims to have taken info from “a legit case maker (Otofly)” with leaks of the iPhone 17 Air and Pro design.
iPhone 17 camera: Say cheese (again)
The iPhone 17 Pro is getting a major camera makeover, if the rumours are true.
Imagine a horizontal camera bar across the back — kind of like a Pixel phone with Apple polish. Some leaks show a pill-shaped camera bump, while others say the stacked pyramid lens layout might stay.
Front-facing selfies could jump from 12MP to 24MP, and rear cameras might all hit 48MP — fusion, ultrawide, and telephoto.
That’s a lot of pixels for your brunch pics.
Display & design: Bigger, better, and brighter?
Apple may finally load up all iPhone 17 models with a 120Hz ProMotion display and always-on functionality.
It’s welcome news after backlash over the iPhone 16’s dated 60Hz screen.
The base iPhone 17 could go from 6.1 to 6.3 inches, putting it on par with the current Pro size.
However, that dreamy anti-reflective display seen on Samsung phones? Probably not happening.
Leakers claim that Apple scrapped it due to production woes.
Also, don’t expect radical changes to the Dynamic Island — though the Pro Max might slim down the Face ID sensor a bit.
Under the hood: Smarter and Faster
Say hello to Apple Intelligence.
The iPhone 17 family is expected to get 12GB of RAM (up from 8GB), which means smoother multitasking and more power for AI features.
The regular iPhone 17 will run on an A19 chip, while the Pro models get the A19 Pro — a natural progression from last year’s A18.
Battery life: Thin phone, thick battery?
Apple might be experimenting with silicon-anode battery tech — science-speak for “longer battery life in less space.”
That’s good news if the rumours about a super-thin iPhone 17 “Air” or “Slim” are true.
The Pro Max could also get a bigger battery, thanks to a slightly thicker body (8.725mm vs. 8.25mm on the 16 Pro Max).
Can we trust these rumours?
Here’s the thing — nothing’s official until Tim Cook says it onstage.
All these leaks come from insiders, analysts, and CAD renderings. Some of it pan out, some don’t.
But hey, the speculation is half the fun, right?
Whether you’re in it for the rumours, the colours, or just to brace your bank account, the iPhone 17/Pro/Pro Max could shape up to be some of the most talked-about tech releases of the year. Buckle up — September’s going to be interesting.
