iPhone 17 & iOS 26: Apple’s Fall 2025 Release Schedule Takes Shape

As Apple’s highly anticipated fall event draws near, a comprehensive schedule for the iPhone 17 series and iOS 26 release is beginning to solidify. With less than four weeks until the expected keynote, tech enthusiasts are keenly awaiting official confirmations for what promises to be a packed unveiling.

Industry insiders predict Apple will host its highly anticipated hardware keynote on Tuesday, September 9. This event is not only expected to showcase the new iPhone 17 lineup—including the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro—but also introduce the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and potentially new AirPods Pro models. All these products are likely to share a common release date.

Beyond the hardware, significant attention is also on iOS 26. While the new software will come pre-installed on the iPhone 17 series, it’s also set for a general public release that will extend to older iPhone models, dating back to the iPhone 11. Based on recent insights, iOS 26 is reportedly in excellent shape, described as “ridiculously snappy” in its latest beta, signaling an imminent public rollout.

Following historical patterns, the general release for iOS 26 is projected for Monday, September 15, or potentially Tuesday, September 16, typically around 10 a.m. Pacific time. This places its release approximately one week after the keynote and a few days before the new iPhones hit shelves.

The full anticipated schedule for Apple’s fall 2025 product launches is shaping up as follows:

• Keynote Invite Announcement: Expected Tuesday, August 26, around 8 a.m. Pacific.
• Hardware Keynote Event: Predicted Tuesday, September 9, at 10 a.m. Pacific.
• iPhone 17 Pre-orders Open: Anticipated Friday, September 12, at 8 a.m. Pacific.
• iOS 26 General Release: Expected Monday, September 15, or Tuesday, September 16, around 10 a.m. Pacific.
• Initial Reviews (iPhone/Apple Watch): Likely Tuesday, September 16, or Wednesday, September 17, around 6 a.m. Pacific.
• iPhone 17 Onsale Date: Projected Friday, September 19, at 7 a.m. local time globally.

While these dates are based on strong industry predictions and Apple’s historical release patterns, official confirmation from Apple is still pending. However, all current analysis points towards this timeline for the company’s major fall announcements.

阅读中文版 (Read Chinese Version)

Disclaimer: This content is aggregated from public sources online. Please verify information independently. If you believe your rights have been infringed, contact us for removal.