162: Apple's 'Awe Dropping' Event Expectations

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Sep 5, 2025

Excitement is in the air as anticipations build for Apple's upcoming event, promising essential updates across the iPhone lineup. Expect a sleek iPhone 17 with a larger display and advanced A19 chip, as well as a radically redesigned iPhone 17 Air. Camera upgrades are in the spotlight, especially for content creators. The possibility of body temperature detection in AirPods adds an intriguing twist to health tech. Additionally, new features and design innovations for Apple Watches and AirPods Pro are generating buzz among fans.

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INSIGHT

Major iPhone Design Shift

The iPhone lineup feels like the biggest aesthetic and material shift since iPhone 12 or X.
Pro models move to aluminum unibody with a wide camera bump and distinct feel in hand.

ANECDOTE

Golden-Retriever-Level Excitement

Hartley compares his excitement for new Apple hardware to being a 'golden retriever' who loves new toys.
He says he's always excited for new devices primarily for content and hands-on testing.

INSIGHT

iPhone 17 Is Becoming An 'E' Model

The iPhone 17 base model is becoming more of a high-end 'E' variant with modest upgrades.
It mainly gains A19, thinner bezels, promotion, and improved front camera rather than major changes.

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With Apple's "Awe dropping" iPhone 17 event now less than a week away, in this episode of The MacRumors Show we talk through all of our final expectations for the announcements. We also talk to director Kayci Lacob about her new Steve Jobs-focused movie, "Everything to Me."

At the very least, Apple is expected to announce the ‌iPhone 17‌, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 next week.

The ‌iPhone 17‌ is expected to gain a slightly larger display with simmer bezels and the A19 chip. The ‌iPhone 17 Air‌ is set to debut a radically thin new design with a single rear camera and gain Apple's custom C1 modem.

The ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ and Pro Max are rumored to introduce a new, all-aluminum design with a glass cutout on the back to enable wireless charging. The overall look is significantly different with a large rear camera bump that spans the entire width of the device and a relocated Apple logo. They are also expected to gain a 48-megapixel telephoto camera for the first time, longer battery life, brighter displays, and a new thermal architecture. Reverse wireless charging is also a possibility.

The whole lineup is expected to offer 24-megapixel front-facing cameras, ProMotion displays for refresh-rates up to 120Hz, and a custom Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip. The Air and Pro models are also likely to feature 12GB of memory and the A19 Pro chip. New color options are expected across the lineup, alongside a whole new selection of cases and accessories, including "TechWoven" fabric cases and a "Crossbody Strap."

The ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 3 is rumored to feature a larger display (perhaps like the Apple Watch Series 7), the S11 chip, and potentially a plastic casing. It could also available at a slightly lower price point.

The Apple Watch Series 11 will likely feature the S11 chip, 5G RedCap connectivity on cellular models, a "Sleep Score" feature, and potentially hypertension detection. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is rumored to also get all of these new features, as well as a slightly larger wide-angle OLED display with a faster refresh rate, and satellite connectivity.

The AirPods 3 could also be announced with new features such as a tweaked design with a capacitive pairing button, improved audio and active noise cancellation, a heart-rate sensor, and body temperature monitoring. The event takes place on Tuesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.

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