Apple usually sends out invites in late August, but history and habit suggest this year’s iPhone event will fall on September 9.

That's a big problem for Apple, because it means fewer iPhone sales and the risk of losing market share to rivals, including Samsung. According to data from Telemetry, the most commonly owned iPhone is the iPhone 13, representing 16.3% of all iPhones in use.

Apple is reportedly unlikely to launch the standard iPhone 18 model next year, with the base version now expected to be released in 2027

The low-cost iPhone looks set to be getting a new chip next year, but with a similar design to the 16e, which could deter some gamers.

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing

While we don't yet know the new iPhones Apple will be dropping this fall — though there are iPhone 17 rumors — we do know, per Apple's site, that the phones listed below will be compatible with iOS 26. Basically, if you have an iPhone that was announced in 2019 or later, you're in the clear:

The phone may come with big upgrades, including a new design, faster performance, and a better camera with a new telephoto sensor compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Apple is planning to launch a new "TechWoven" line of cases for the iPhone 17 series, according to a leaker known as "Majin Bu."