Apple to unveil iPhone 17 lineup and Watch Series 11 at Sept 9 event

Apple is holding its highly anticipated product livestream on September 9, where the company is widely expected to unveil the iPhone 17 family and an Apple Watch Series 11, while its online store briefly went offline ahead of the event. The presentation is set to focus on new iPhone models, including a thinner iPhone 17 Air, and will likely set the tone for the holiday sales season, even as several long‑rumored devices are not expected to appear.

The core lineup expected tonight centers on multiple iPhone 17 models, with reports pointing to improved batteries, upgraded cameras and a faster processor. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to replace a traditional Plus model by offering a similarly large screen in a much slimmer chassis. A lower‑cost iPhone 17e is widely reported to be held back for a spring launch, mirroring Apple’s recent practice of releasing so‑called midcycle models months after the main lineup.

Several other prominent rumors say Apple will not show a number of high‑profile items at the event. Foldable iPhones and a followup to the Vision Pro headset are unlikely to be mentioned, with industry chatter placing those devices many months away. Likewise, major Mac...