Here's Everything Apple is Expected to Announce at Tomorrow's iPhone 17 Event

Apple's biggest event of the year is just hours away. If the final flurry of reports is any indication, the 'Awe dropping' keynote on September 9 will be packed with new hardware. Apple is widely expected to show off a redesigned iPhone 17 lineup, a major update to the Apple Watch Ultra, and the first new AirPods Pro in three years — part of a fall push to keep users in its ecosystem as it works to catch up in AI.

Here's what could be announced...




A Redesigned iPhone 17 Lineup
This year's iPhones are said to kick off a three-year redesign cycle, with significant changes across the lineup.

● iPhone 17 Air: Replacing the Plus model, the new Air could be just 5.5mm thin — Apple's slimmest iPhone yet. That thinness may come with trade-offs, including shorter battery life and a single rear camera. Apple is rumored to be preparing a dedicated battery case to help offset the smaller cell and may tap silicon-anode battery tech for a boost. The device is expected to feature a 6.6-inch ProMotion display, an A19 Pro chip with a 5-core GPU, 12GB of RAM, Apple's first in-house C1 modem, and a custom Wi-Fi chip.

● iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max: The Pro models are set for their first major redesign in years. The back will reportedly feature a camera bar across the top and a cutout on the lower half for wireless charging. Apple is said to be moving away from titanium in favor of an aluminum frame to support a vapor chamber cooling system. That new thermal design could allow for a brighter display and longer battery life, with the Pro Max rumored to surpass 5000mAh. Other upgrades may include the A19 Pro chip with a 6-core GPU, 12GB of RAM, a tougher anti-reflective display, and support for reverse wireless charging. Major camera upgrades include a 48-megapixel telephoto lens, a new variable aperture system, and what's described as the "biggest-ever upgrade" to the selfie camera.

● iPhone 17: The base model isn't getting a full redesign but is expected to gain a 6.3-inch ProMotion display. It will likely run on the A19 chip with 8GB of RAM while continuing to use a Qualcomm modem.


● Accessories: Apple is said to be preparing a new 'TechWoven' case material to replace FineWoven and a premium crossbody strap.


New Wearables
● Apple Watch Ultra 3: Rumored to feature a larger display, a new S11 chip, 5G RedCap connectivity, and satellite messaging.
● Apple Watch Series 11 & SE: The Series 11 may get a brighter display and new colors. The SE is expected to receive a faster chip and updated screen.
● AirPods Pro 3: After three years, a new version is said to be coming. Reports point to a built-in heart-rate monitor, a smaller case with redesigned pairing controls, and possibly support for live conversation translation.

What Else Is in the Pipeline?
● AirTag 2: Rumored to feature a new wireless chip for better range and accuracy.
● M5 iPad Pro: Said to include a faster chip, a second portrait-side camera, and possibly ultra-thin bezels.
● Vision Pro: May get a small refresh with an M4 or M5 chip.
● Apple TV & HomePod mini: Expected to gain faster processors to support the revamped Siri in 2026, plus Apple's new in-house wireless chip.

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