Mon Aug 18 05:10:00 UTC 2025: **Apple Gears Up for September iPhone 17 Launch, Potential iOS 26 Release Date Leaked**

**CUPERTINO, CA – August 16 –** Apple is expected to unveil its highly anticipated iPhone 17 series at a keynote event on Tuesday, September 9th, according to industry sources. The event, slated for 10 a.m. Pacific time, is also rumored to include the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and possibly a new iteration of the AirPods Pro.

While the keynote date seems increasingly firm, speculation is mounting around the release date of iOS 26, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system. Although pre-installed on the iPhone 17 series, iOS 26 will also be compatible with iPhones dating back to the iPhone 11.

Based on past release patterns and positive feedback from developers testing the beta version of iOS 26, sources predict a general release on either Monday, September 15th or Tuesday, September 16th, around 10 a.m. Pacific time. This mirrors the iOS 18 launch last year, which occurred one week after the keynote.

The announcement of the keynote event itself is anticipated around 8 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, August 26th, with invitations sent to select media and guests. A purported leaked invitation circulating online has been dismissed as fake.

Following the keynote, pre-orders for the iPhone 17 are expected to open on Friday, September 12th, at 8 a.m. Pacific. Reviews of the new devices are predicted to surface on either Tuesday, September 16th, or Wednesday, September 17th, with Apple Watch reviews likely appearing on the alternative day. If a new AirPods Pro is announced, reviews for that product may follow on Thursday, September 18th.

The iPhone 17 series is expected to hit store shelves on Friday, September 19th.

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