One recent leak points to Apple holding the iPhone 17 event on Sept. 9. German site iPhone-Ticker claims that it gained access to internal documents from a local carrier, and even though the sourcing cannot be confirmed, that release date lines up with existing rumors and expert opinion.

From a thinner design to an upgraded selfie camera, here are five totally new features reportedly coming this year.

The iPhone 17e is expected to build on this foundation, retaining much of the design and core functionality of its predecessor while introducing modest yet meaningful improvements. This continuity reflects Apple’s commitment to providing a consistent user experience while addressing the evolving needs of its audience.

The most widely discussed rumor is that Apple might be introducing its slimmest phone ever, the iPhone Air, which may replace the iPhone Plus. This rumored device is said to have a profile thickness of 5.5 mm, making it about 0.08 inches thinner than current iPhones. It’ll also feature a 6.6-inch screen.

Commentary: As someone who has been writing about the iPhone for over a decade, I'm ready to see Apple step it up in this perhaps unexpected way.

By embedding spatial computing into users’ photos, arguably a person’s most personal digital real estate, Apple is training people to expect depth and dimension everywhere. And by making it available as a lock-screen feature, it’s even clearer that this is Apple’s attempt to gently introduce people to the direction it’s heading as a company.

Apple today announced that its Self Service Repair and Genuine Parts Distributor programs are now available in Canada. Launched in 2022, the

The base model iPhone 18 might not make its debut until spring 2027, reportedly so Apple can showcase new foldables. Higher-end iPhone 18 models are still on tap for 2026, though.