Top Stories: iPhone 17, New Apple Watch Models, and More Expected at Tuesday's Event
Apple's ninth beta of iOS 26 emphasizes system stability and performance ahead of the September 9 iPhone 17 event, with public availability expected around September 15.
- On Tuesday, September 9, Apple is expected to confirm the Release Candidate for iOS 26 at the iPhone 17 event, with Beta 9 likely being the final beta before the RC.
- Apple's extended test cycle reflects Beta 9 as the first ninth beta in seven years, highlighting developers' and beta testers' focus on refining iOS 26 before release.
- Beta 9 addresses issues including faster Face ID unlocking, fixed Control Center volume slider, and stability patches, while early Geekbench results show a slight dip versus Beta 8.
- Developers and beta testers should explore iOS 26 Beta 9 and monitor battery performance closely before the public release on September 15.
- Beyond stability, iOS 26 introduces the Liquid Glass design with new icons and floating buttons, major features like Live Translate and Messages polls, but drops support for some 2018 iPhone models.
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When does the iPhone 17 come out? What we know about release date, preorders
Apple is expected to release the iPhone 17 during its "Awe Dropping" event on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
A slimmer iPhone and new Apple Watches: What to expect from Apple’s September 9 launch event
Apple holds several events throughout the year, but none is as vital to the company’s bottom line as its annual one in September. That’s when Apple unveils its new iPhone lineup, drawing our attention again to the device that accounted for just over half of the $391 billion the company brought in in fiscal 2024. Apple’s next iPhone event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 9. The iPhone 17 event, taglined “Awe Dropping,” represents …
Awe Dropping: Everything Coming at the September 9 Apple Event
Apple is holding its annual iPhone-centric event on Tuesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. This is the biggest Apple event of the year, and we'll see Apple unveiling new iPhones, new Apple Watches, the AirPods Pro 3, and possibly some other surprises. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. We've highlighted everything that we're expecting to see at the "Awe Dropping" event based on current rumors. iPhone 17 Air A…
Apple's new iOS 26 public beta 6 is out now: Is your iPhone eligible for the update? Check this list
We're now just five days away from Apple's iPhone 17 event, which the company has themed "awe dropping" this year. It's confirmed for Tuesday, September 9. If all goes according to plan, we should also get to download iOS 26 and iPad 26 about a week after the event. Coming with the OS 26es are huge upgrades to your iPhone and iPad's operating systems. You've heard of Liquid Glass, right? It's like the better-executed version of the Windows Vista…
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