Apple is showcasing the iPhone 17 lineup tomorrow: Rumors, prices, new features and what else you need to know

It's happening: Tomorrow, Apple is finally showcasing its iPhone 17 lineup during the big September "Awe dropping" iPhone event. The hardware announcement will take place on September 9 at 1PM ET, and the Engadget team will be liveblogging it from Cupertino in real-time. (You can watch the iPhone 17 event on YouTube, too.) The newest phones will come equipped with the latest iOS 26 features preinstalled, along with any new features Apple reveals that day. So what can we expect to see? While Apple keeps all the details under lock and key, we actually have a very strong idea as to what we'll be seeing, thanks to leaks from Asian supply chains, case manufacturers and some credible media reports. Oh, and there are plenty of more fanciful rumors, too. Here's our best bet as to what will be coming out of Cupertino next in just a ...