Tech Journalist Predicts Exact iPhone 17 Release Weeks Before Reveal

As of August 22, 2025, the tech world is eagerly awaiting Apple's biggest event of the year - the release of the iPhone 17 series. While the exact launch date is not yet confirmed, a respected tech journalist has predicted that the keynote event will likely take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Working backward from this predicted keynote date, the journalist believes that Apple will announce the event via invitations on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. If the keynote is indeed on September 9, it is expected that pre-orders for the new iPhones and Apple Watches will open on Friday, September 12, 2025, typically at 5 a.m. Pacific, 8 a.m. Eastern, and 1 p.m. UK time.

The journalist's predictions align with the typical iPhone launch schedule, which usually takes place in the first half of September on a Tuesday or Wednesday. While Apple did surprise some pundits last year by holding the keynote on a Monday, the consensus is that this year's event will be on a Tuesday.

Regardless of the exact date, the iPhone 17 series and up to three new Apple Watches are expected to go on sale in the week following the keynote, barring any unexpected delays or changes from Apple.