Secret Apple gadgets due out in just weeks – list of rumoured tech includes shockingly thin ‘iPhone 17 Air'
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IN just a few weeks, Apple will almost certainly lift the lid on a treasure trove of new gadgets.
This tech haul should land just in time for Christmas – but what Apple devices will actually go be going on our list to Santa?
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Apple boss Tim Cook is getting ready to show off brand new gadgets
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A new iPhone to replace last year's iPhone 16 line-up is likely in the works
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The big event usually takes place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in California
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Every September, Apple hosts a major tech event.
This is usually where each year's main iPhone release is revealed. It'll then go on sale about a week and a half later. Last year's saw the iPhone 16 debut.
We'll almost certainly see other Apple gadgets too, but they're all top secret for now.
In fact, Apple hasn't even confirmed plans for a September event – but it doesn't take much guesswork to work out what's what.
WHEN IS THE SEPTEMBER 2025 APPLE EVENT?
Although the Apple event is likely now just weeks away, we won't find out the truth until very close to the big day.
Just last year, I predicted the iPhone 17 release date, and that means I think I've worked out when the event will take place too.
Usually the iPhone reveal is on a Tuesday or Wednesday in the first half of the month.
So this year, we're expecting to see it on Tuesday, September 9 or Wednesday, September 10.
Tuesday feels like the safer pick, so mark your calendars.
Based on that info, here are our predictions for the key dates:
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Apple iPhone 17 event announcement – Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 event day – Tuesday, September 9, 2025
iPhone 17 pre-orders – Friday, September 12, 2025
iOS 19 release date – Monday, September 15, 2025
iPhone 17 release date – Friday, September 19, 2025
Of course the event could end up falling earlier or later, completely throwing off our guess at the schedule.
APPLE EVENT 2025 – WHAT TO EXPECT
So what will Apple actually show off?
The safest best is a brand new iPhone – or rather, new iPhones.
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Apple's next round of iPhone models will run on the new iOS 26 update
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As usual, we're expecting at least four models, but with a surprise change this year.
Instead of an iPhone 17 Plus, it's rumoured that we'll see an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Yes, really. This could be the thinnest model we've seen in years – and possibly ever.
So the full line-up for 2025 would look like this:
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
IPHONE SCREEN SIZES – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
Here's how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years – as measured in inches diagonally from corner to corner... iPhone (2007) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 3G (2008) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 3GS (2009) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 4 (2010) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 4S (2011) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 5 (2012) – 4 inches
iPhone 5S (2013) – 4 inches
iPhone 5C (2013) – 4 inches
iPhone 6 (2014) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 6+ (2014) – 5.5 inches
iPhone 6S (2015) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 6S+ (2015) – 5.5 inches
iPhone SE (2016) – 4 inches
iPhone 7 (2016) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 7+ (2016) – 5.5 inches
iPhone 8 (2017) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 8+ (2017) – 5.5 inches
iPhone X (2017) – 5.8 inches
iPhone XS (2018) – 5.8 inches
iPhone XR (2018) – 6.1 inches
iPhone XS Max (2018) – 6.5 inches
iPhone 11 (2019) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 11 Pro (2019) – 5.8 inches
iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) – 6.5 inches
iPhone SE 2nd gen (2020) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 12 Mini (2020) – 5.4 inches
iPhone 12 (2020) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 12 Pro (2020) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 13 Mini (2021) – 5.4 inches
iPhone 13 (2021) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 13 Pro (2021) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) – 6.7 inches
iPhone SE 3rd gen (2022) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 14 (2022) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 14 Plus (2022) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 14 Pro (2022) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 15 (2023) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 15 Plus (2023) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 15 Pro (2023) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 16 (2024) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 16 Plus (2024) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 16 Pro (2024) – 6.3 inches
iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) – 6.9 inches
iPhone 16e (2025) – 6.1 inches
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That's a slightly confusing set-up, so it's possibly that Apple does even more tinkering with the names to make simplify things.
These gadgets will likely ship with brand new A19 processors.
And it's rumoured that we'll see a larger camera panel on the back of the phone that stretches all the way across.
The Apple Watch is also looking set for an upgrade this year.
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The Apple Watch Series 10 will likely be replaced by a new line-up of smartwatches
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Apple could debut a sequel to the Apple Watch Ultra 2
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On-and-off rumours have suggested that Apple is hoping to include a blood pressure monitoring feature on the Apple Watch Series 11.
And we could see an even more powerful Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the same perk – in addition to satellite-powered texting. That makes sense, given that it's aimed at outdoors types.
We're also expecting to see a major audio upgrade in the form of the Apple AirPods Pro 3.
The original AirPods Pro came out in 2019 as an upgraded noise-cancelling alternative to the regular AirPods wireless earbuds.
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The Apple AirPods Pro may be up for an upgrade
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Second-gen AirPods Pro dropped in September 2022, followed by a boosted version of the same model with a USB-C port for charging.
For the AirPods Pro 3, Apple could introduce a redesigned model with improved noise cancellation and boosted audio.
But there are also rumours that the new earbuds could also monitor your heart rate and body temperature for health purposes.
Finally, it's also possible that we might see a new version of the Apple TV 4K.
That's Apple's plug-in streamer that connects to the back of your telly to give it a fancy iPhone-style UI, plus access to loads of apps and features.
The jury is still out on whether this will debut at the September event or a later Apple showcase (or possibly via press release alone).
Apple's last major Apple TV 4K release was in 2022 with the third-generation model.
So it could be time for an upgraded version with faster processing.
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The plug-in Apple TV 4K streamer last received a major upgrade in 2022
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Other gadgets that have also been rumoured for release in 2025, but are less certain, include:
A smart home hub display
New Mac and MacBook Pro models with an Apple M5 chip
New Apple AirTag 2
Apple Vision Pro 2
Sadly none of these gadgets are guaranteed, and could come in 2026 (or never!).
We won't know for sure until Apple chief Tim Cook takes to the stage at the company's Cupertino, California HQ later this year.
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Apple's Vision Pro spatial computing headset may be in line for an upgrade
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