If Apple follows the same schedule as years past, the new iPhone 17 can be expected to release on Friday, Sept. 19, with pre-orders opening on Friday, Sept. 12. Here's a look at when new iPhones were announced and then released for pre-order and general public purchase over the past two years, as outlined by Apple news outlet 9To5Mac.

Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman is the industry's best-known Apple whisperer, and his event preview offers a tidy overview of what to expect on Tuesday. That includes four new iPhone 17 models, with an all-new superthin model,

Apple will be holding its annual iPhone event on Tuesday, September 9, to unveil the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Rumors about the upcoming iPhone lineup have been circulating for months now, with leaks dropping as early as last year. One of the most well-circulated rumors is that, in addition to the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, Apple will also introduce a brand-new ultra-thin model called the iPhone 17 Air .

The next Apple special event is so close you can almost taste it. Here’s the comprehensive, updated guide to everything that’s happening between now and the phones going on sale.

Analysts predict that Apple's iPhone 17 lineup could come with a price increase of $50 to $100, with tariffs and storage changes influencing the cost.