Apple May Announce Entire iPhone 17 Family on September 9
German blog iPhone-Ticker (via 9to5Mac) claims Apple will announce the iPhone 17 family—that includes the regular iPhone 17, super-thin iPhone 17 Air, and camera-focused iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max—on Tuesday, Sept. 9. That's according to documents from a local wireless carrier that the blog has reportedly seen.
Apple tea readers—including yours truly, who needs to plan his life around such major product announcements—have been speculating that Apple would announce the iPhone 17 family during the second week of September, a week after Labor Day and before 9/11, for obvious reasons.
A leak is still a leak, and until Apple makes it official, it's not 100% confirmation. That being said, we've looked back at past years, and Apple does tend to announce new iPhones on Tuesdays in September for the most part. Here's a quick stat analysis, showing five Tuesday announcements in the past eight years:
The only real outlier date was 2020, when the iPhone 12 was announced in October instead of September due to covid-19.
As noted by 9to5Mac, if the Sept. 9 date announcement holds, the likely pre-order and street dates for the iPhone 17 family would be Friday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 19, respectively, if Apple sticks to past logistic strategies.
Much about the iPhone 17 family has already leaked, including the purported colors (there's supposed to be a new orange for the iPhone 17 Pro/17 Pro Max) and the smaller battery for the skinny iPhone 17 Air.
pic.twitter.com/naC5GnU0pR
— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) July 30, 2025We also know that the iPhone 17 family will run iOS 26 with Liquid Glass out of the box. The developer betas have been rolling out consistently since WWDC in June, and the first public beta has been out for almost two weeks now. All that's really left is to see how iOS 26 runs on the new iPhones, whether there are any hardware and software-specific features that haven't been leaked, and if Apple will announce anything new for Apple Intelligence. The AI-powered Siri snafu may have created the narrative that Apple is far behind OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft's Copilot, and Google's Gemini, but CEO Tim Cook is adamant that AI is 'as big or bigger' than the internet. In an all-hands with employees, Cook said, 'Apple must do this. Apple will do this. This is sort of ours to grab,' referring to the urgency and necessity of not missing out on the AI revolution.
Apple also uses its fall iPhone event to announce new Apple Watches and sometimes new AirPods Pro. Last year, we got the Apple Watch Series 10 with larger displays and slimmer bodies. In AirPods land, Apple refreshed the AirPods Max with USB-C. and all-new colors and announced two versions of the AirPods 4 (one pair with and one without active noise cancellation). Before that, in 2023, Apple introduced AirPods Pro 2 with (USB-C).
Weirdly, very little has leaked out on the Apple Watch Series 11, so either it's going to be a very mild update with any selling points focused on AI-powered health and/or fitness coaching, or Apple has some major redesign that it's doing an incredible job of keeping from slipping out early. If Apple doesn't delay AirPods Pro 3 to next year, we could see them in September.
We'll know everything there is to know about the iPhone 17 and any Apple ecosystem accessories in just over a month's time. And as always, if anything substantial leaks out early, you know we'll have thoughts.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
24 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Heartflow raises $316.7 million in US IPO as medtech listings attempt comeback
By Ateev Bhandari and Pritam Biswas (Reuters) -Medical technology firm Heartflow said on Thursday it had raised $316.7 million in its U.S. initial public offering, setting the stage for its Nasdaq debut in another test of investor appetite for medical tech companies. The Mountain View, California-based company sold 16.67 million shares at $19 each, compared with a targeted range of $17 to $18 apiece. It upsized its offering and raised the proposed range earlier this week reflecting strong demand. The IPO valued the company at $1.54 billion. U.S. IPOs have picked up pace in a much-awaited recovery, as solid tech earnings and progress on trade deals have helped restore investor confidence. Strong recent debuts mark a reversal from early April, when uncertainty around U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs paused dealmaking. Heartflow's stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq on Friday under the "HTFL" ticker symbol. The closing of the offering is expected on August 11. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Piper Sandler are the lead underwriters for the offering. Following software firm Figma's blowout debut last week, analysts expect companies with a compelling growth story to be welcomed by the public markets. "We expect Heartflow to be well received at launch, especially following Figma's breakout success, which has helped reset sentiment toward high-growth names," IPOX CEO Josef Schuster said. Bain Capital-backed Heartflow leverages AI to create 3D models of the heart via a single specialized scan, improving detection and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). As AI gains widespread acceptance, companies embedding it into workflows for meaningful use cases are catching investor attention, with the technology powering gains across various Big Tech businesses. Heartflow's revenue grew 39% for the quarter ended March 31 from a year earlier. Its platform to detect CAD was used in 132,000 patients in 2024. Sign in to access your portfolio
Bloomberg
24 minutes ago
- Bloomberg
Medical Tech Firm Heartflow Prices $317 Million IPO Above Range
Heartflow Inc. raised $317 million in its initial public offering, pricing shares above the top of a marketed range. The company, which is an artificial intelligence software platform focused on heart disease, sold 16.67 million shares at $19 each, according to a statement Thursday.
Business Insider
26 minutes ago
- Business Insider
Are Semiconductors a 'Sell' After Trump Tariffs?
Trump's 100% tariff on semis and what it means… what McDonald's earnings say about the U.S. consumer… checking in on Jonathan Rose's NioCorp trade… a laundry list of winners VIEW IN BROWSER In yesterday's Digest, we reported on President Trump's plan to unveil new tariffs on semiconductor companies 'within the next week or so.' Well, that 'week or so' turned into about an hour. Shortly after that Digest hit your inbox, Trump confirmed plans for a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, with one big caveat – companies that manufacture chips in the U.S., or commit to doing so, will be exempt. Apple's CEO Tim Cook stood by Trump during the announcement after Apple pledged an additional $100 billion in U.S. investment (bringing its total domestic commitment to about $600 billion) and received that exemption. So, what does this mean? And what's the investment step? The headline '100% chip tariff' is dramatic. But the actual policy functions more like a policy lever than a full‑blown blockade. This isn't a death knell to the overall AI/semiconductor story or AI profits (which is why the tech sector isn't plummeting as I write Thursday). But neither is it a nothingburger. As to how to respond, here are three guidelines: Prioritize companies investing in U.S. manufacturing – firms such as TSMC, Samsung, Nvidia, and GlobalFoundries are expanding their U.S. operations and are in a good position to benefit from exemptions Maintain your core AI holdings – the new tariffs don't undermine long-term demand for semiconductors. Hold your top-tier AI plays Look past the headlines for long-term opportunity – if more drama and downward volatility is ahead of us, look for favorable entry points on AI/semi leaders selling off in sympathy Bottom line: Though the headlines sound frightening, this is ultimately bullish for well‑positioned AI players. Yesterday, McDonald's beat earnings expectations, but… While Wall Street applauded the numbers, the company's tone was cautious for one main reason… Weakness among low-income consumers. From CEO Chris Kempczinski: Reengaging the low-income consumer is critical, as they typically visit our restaurants more frequently than middle- and high-income consumers. This bifurcated consumer base is why we remain cautious about the overall near-term health of the U.S. consumer. Longtime Digest readers will recognize this 'bifurcated consumer base' and recall the term we've used within this broader conversation: the 'Technochasm.' There's a growing divide today between the 'haves' and 'have nots' – both in the market and in our society. One of the most influential factors driving this growing divide is wealth generated from investments in cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence, something our experts have coined, 'The Technochasm.' This bifurcation – strength from higher earners, fragility among lower-income households – is becoming a recurring theme in earnings reports across industries. And it's a valuable clue into the true health of the U.S. consumer. This is especially important in the wake of last Friday's jobs report – the weakest in over a year – and Tuesday's ISM data, which caused legendary investor Louis Navellier to say: We are teetering on a recession here, folks, and I don't like to use that R word, but that's what's happening. Can high-income earners spend us out of a recession? I've been a part of some interesting conversations with InvestorPlace analysts that tackle whether higher-income consumers can spend enough to offset the tightening we're seeing from lower-income households. There's some evidence suggesting this has been happening. For example, earlier this year, credit card data showed that upper-income households were spending regularly, particularly on experiences like travel, fine dining, and entertainment. Here's CNBC from the spring: Lower-income earners are reining in their transactions to focus on essentials, while the wealthy continue to spend freely on perks including dining out and luxury travel, according to first-quarter results from U.S. credit card lenders… For instance, at Synchrony, which provides store cards for retail brands including Lowe's and T.J. Maxx, spending fell 4% in the first three months of the year… That compares to a 6% spending jump at American Express and a similar rise at JPMorgan Chase, both of which cater to wealthier users with higher credit scores than Synchrony. AmEx said its customers spent 7% more on dining and 11% more on first class and business class airfare than a year earlier. These consumers are benefiting from rising asset values, higher interest income, and – thanks to the AI boom – significant gains in tech-heavy investment portfolios. But we're starting to see signs of fatigue Let's jump to Fortune from last week: More than half (58%) of six-figure earners no longer feel financially successful, according to a recent report from Clarify Capital… More than seven in 10 of these high earners are now being forced to shop at discount grocery chains to save cash. Around 74% also say they're cutting back on dining out, 54% are skimping out on entertainment, 51% are getting thrifty with buying clothes, 49% are scaling back their subscriptions, and 49% are spending less on travel… About 85% of six-figure workers say they feel stressed and anxious due to increased living costs. Fortune goes on to report that the delinquency rate among high-income borrowers has surged 130% over the last two years. As to the investment implications, there are many ways we can take this Let's briefly walk through four options. Invest in the companies at the forefront of the technologies that will continue to explode the Technochasm Clearly, that's AI. But as we've been profiling here in the Digest, the latest evolution is 'Physical AI' (think robots/humanoids). On Monday through Wednesday, we brought you interviews from Louis Navellier, Eric Fry, and Luke Lango detailing this opportunity. And they just released a new portfolio of Physical AI leaders in their AI Revolution Portfolio investment service. Regardless of how you do it, giving your portfolio at least some exposure to cutting-edge AI is imperative. Focus on fundamentally superior companies that are growing their earnings, despite a broader consumer slowdown This has been the cornerstone of Louis' market approach for decades. Earlier this week, in the same Flash Alert market update in which Louis warned of a potential recession, he also congratulated his Growth Investor subscribers on three earnings wins from earlier this week. Here's how those stocks have performed since Tuesday: AXON: +13% KGC: +11% PLTR: +9% As Louis loves to say: 'earnings are working.' Trade companies successfully catering to lower-income Americans Lower-income shoppers are still buying from certain retailers, causing Wall Street to push up prices. Our hypergrowth expert Luke Lango is in one such retailer in Breakout Trader – Dollar Tree (DLTR). After opening the trade in late-April, they're sitting on 31% gains. These lower-income trades aren't necessarily 'hold forever' stocks, but for however long cost-conscious shoppers help drive their prices higher, stick with bullish momentum. Refresh yourself on the valuations of every stock you own If even higher-income consumers are beginning to pull back, earnings are likely to be next. And when earnings fall, eventually, stock prices do too – especially those priced for perfection. So, refamiliarize yourself with the valuation of each stock you hold. Make sure you're comfortable. (If you missed Eric's recent free research report on which expensive AI stocks he's selling today – and which stocks he's recommending to replace them – you can check it out right here.) Coming full circle to McDonald's… Its earnings report is a snapshot of the Technochasm in action. Yes, certain consumers are still spending. But for many – especially at the lower end of the income spectrum – the strain is becoming undeniable. Bottom line: When McDonald's says it's having to 'reengage' its most loyal customers through cheaper meals, we should take notice. That's a macro warning. Checking in on Jonathan Rose's NioCorp trade Back in July, we put a new speculative trade on your radar – NioCorp Developments (NB) – thanks to a heads-up from veteran trader Jonathan Rose. Jonathan had just closed a 700% win on rare earth play MP Materials. And he had recently recommended a trade on NB as another early-stage name riding the same wave: U.S. demand for critical minerals tied to defense, energy, and the AI boom. At the time, we emphasized caution. As with any speculative trade, risk mitigation is key because volatility was likely. To that end, Jonathan had recommended a defined-risk trade. Well, the very next day, NB traded sharpy lower. Jonathan explained that the selloff was driven by a capital raise – standard behavior for small-cap names funding their growth. He wasn't concerned for the trade. If you took advantage of that selloff, congrats Fast-forward to today, and NB is soaring, rapidly approaching its pre-capital-raise high. It's up 54% from its late-July low, so if you bought on that weakness, congrats, you're likely sitting on double-digit gains. Better still, even higher prices appear on the way… A major new catalyst for growth On Tuesday, we learned that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded up to $10 million to NioCorp's Elk Creek Resources unit to support its domestic production of scandium – a rare earth metal critical for advance defense and aerospace systems. This is a big deal. Virtually the entire global scandium supply comes from China, Russia, and Ukraine. The U.S. hasn't mined scandium since 1969 – until now. NioCorp's Elk Creek project is also sitting on high-value niobium and titanium, both essential for hypersonic missiles and other military applications. The company already has binding long-term deals in place for 75% of its planned niobium output, and it just inked its largest scandium deal ever. From CEO Mark Smith: This is a grant, not an investment. It shows strong U.S. government backing and how critical niobium and scandium are for defense. In short, this is no longer just a speculative story; it's becoming big business, with real government backing. We'll repeat ourselves from our July 16 Digest: If you're looking for what could be the market's next major overnight winner, consider yourself in the loop. Before we sign off, a quick 'congratulations' to Jonathan's Advanced Notice subscribers They're on a roll right now. Since March, here are their closed trade results: 18 trades: 14 winners, 4 losers 113.73% average return across all closed positions 169.91% average return across the winning positions 77.8%-win rate Average trade hold period: 36 days As we've said many times, Jonathan is one of the best traders in the biz. To get a better sense for how and why, join him for his free Masters in Trading Live broadcasts at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time every day the market is open. They're a great way to deepen your understanding of trading – and to see firsthand the strategies Jonathan uses to capture triple-digit gains, sometimes in just days.
