Now that we know what's coming in iOS 26 following Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, we can't help but turn our eyes toward the iPhone 17 line (which might include an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air) expected to arrive in the fall. And because it tends to include more features, the rumored iPhone 17 Pro is especially interesting, such as better video capabilities and improved battery technology. Audio clarity could get a hardware assist in addition to improvements to the AirPods updates in iOS 26 -- more on that in a bit.
And lest we forget, President Donald Trump's tariffs still loom large amid the anticipation of the rumored iPhone 17. Each day brings more uncertainty about how much tariffs could raise the price of an iPhone, including a 25% tariff that Trump targeted at Apple after it announced US iPhone manufacturing would move to India -- not the US -- to avoid Chinese tariffs.
We're tracking all the biggest leaks and rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro and spilling what we've heard so far. For the latest on the iPhone, check out everything Apple announced at WWDC 2025.
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iPhone 17 Pro release date: When is the next iPhone coming out?
Over the last several years, Apple has consistently announced its new phones in the first half of September. This will likely be the case with the full iPhone 17 lineup, with the exception of the iPhone 17E, which could arrive in early 2026, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and a report from The Information.
The iPhone 17 lineup may be the last to follow this fall-release model. Starting with the iPhone 18, Apple will reportedly split its phone releases so that lower-cost iPhones launch in the first half of the year and the higher-end Pro models become available later in the year. But that isn't expected to happen until 2026, so you can likely still expect the iPhone 17 Pro to become available this fall.
Preorders for a new iPhone typically begin the Friday after the announcement, with the phone shipping a week later.
iPhone 17 Pro price: Will tariffs increase the cost of the next iPhone?
President Trump has raised, lowered and paused tariffs a dizzying number of times since February, all of which could affect the cost of the iPhone 17 Pro. Most recently, Trump announced a deal with China that sets import taxes at 55%.
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