iPhone 17 release date is near. Here’s when to expect it.

On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Apple is hosting its annual release event, this year dubbed, “Awe Dropping,” in which new tech and software are shared with the general public. The iPhone 17 is expected to be unveiled at the event, along with other new gadgets and features.

The iPhone 17 is expected to be similar in size and function to the iPhone 16, Apple news outlet MacRumors reported. The new smartphone is expected to feature Apple’s first custom-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip. Media experts also think the iPhone 17 will get an upgraded 24-megapixel front-facing camera, in comparison to the iPhone 16’s 12-megapixel front-facing camera.

Here’s what we know about the iPhone 17 release date.

Apple event on Sept. 9: Here’s what we know about devices being unveiled

When will the iPhone 17 be released?

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.