The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to make its debut next month, with Apple planning a special September event to showcase its latest generation of iPhones. Apple is expected to roll out the iPhone 17 series in four variants, which will reportedly include the regular iPhone 17, a sleeker iPhone 17 Air, along with the premium iPhone 17 Pro and the top-tier iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Apple has not disclosed any timeline of dates regarding when iPhone 17 series will be launched and when it will be available for ordering. Nonetheless, if the past launches by Apple are analysed, then one can formulate a timeline of dates to remember regarding the iPhone 17 series launch.
Aug. 26:
Although Apple has not yet confirmed the launch date of the iPhone 17 series. Industry experts such as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report that Apple may announce the iPhone 17 event date on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET, which is 8:30 p.m. IST. This is also when invitations are expected to begin being sent out to certain members of the press.
Sept. 9:
iPhone 17 Launch Tech experts have tipped Tuesday, Sept. 9, as the likely launch date for the iPhone 17. The event is expected to be held at the company’s Cupertino headquarters, with Apple announcing the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and replace the Plus line with the ultra-sleek iPhone 17 Air. Apple Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3, along with AirPods Pro, a refreshed Ap
Sept. 12:
iPhone 17 Series Pre-Orders Begin. Typically, Apple launches pre-orders on the Friday of the keynote week after it has launched the iPhones, which means iPhone 17 series pre-orders could begin on Friday, Sept. 12.
Sept. 15/16:
iOS 26 could debut on either Monday, Sept. 15, or Tuesday, Sept. 16. Sept. 19: iPhone 17 Goes On Sale. Following the pre-orders starting on a Friday, actual sales usually commence the subsequent Friday. Based on this pattern, the iPhone 17 might officially be available for purchase on Friday, Sept. 19.
The iPhone 17 lineup is likely to launch in India with prices starting around Rs 79,900. Industry insiders anticipate that both the regular and Pro versions might carry a higher price tag this year. The projected increase is largely linked to trade policies implemented under the Trump administration. Intensifying geopolitical friction and economic challenges between the United States and China have driven up manufacturing costs in Chinese factories, which could, in turn, push prices higher worldwide. In the U.S., the entry-level iPhone 17 is expected to begin at roughly $899, while in the UAE, starting prices may hover around AED 3,799.
