Last minute iPhone 17 secrets leaked - 5 must-know rumors ahead of Apple’s 2025 mega event

Apple’s big “Awe Dropping” event is happening tomorrow and the main products expected are the iPhone 17 lineup including the iPhone 17 Air, the Apple Watch Series 11, and the AirPods Pro 3. Macs and iPads are not likely since Apple usually keeps those for later events in autumn or spring, reports say.

A Chinese regulatory filing leaked the battery sizes of the iPhone 17 series. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will finally cross the 5,000 mAh battery mark for the first time in iPhone history, making it closer to rivals like Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The same filing also confirmed the iPhone 17 Air, which will have a 3,149 mAh battery, the smallest in the lineup.

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iPhone 17 new accessories

Rumors from the weekend suggested Apple may announce new iPhone 17 accessories, including a magnetic Crossbody Strap. This strap is designed to work with the new TechWoven cases that are replacing FineWoven cases. The strap connects through a loop on the case and is magnetic along its full length, making it possible to carry the iPhone outside of a pocket. It may even be compatible with AirPods, as reported by Mashable.

The Apple Watch SE has not been updated since 2022, but reports say the Apple Watch SE 3 will launch tomorrow. It is expected to have the new S11 chip, the same one in the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, which means it will finally support on-device Siri. Earlier rumors about a cheaper plastic case were dropped. The SE 3 will keep fewer health features to make it more affordable.

A well-known leaker on X claimed there is a chance that Apple could show the new M5-powered iPad Pro during this event. Apple usually launches iPads in spring. The iPad Pro was first revealed on September 9, 2015, so its 10-year anniversary could be a reason Apple may present it in the event. The upcoming iPadOS 26 also adds some support to this rumor, though it is still seen as unlikely, as stated in the report by Mashable.

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AirPods Pro new features

Apple is expected to reveal the AirPods Pro 3 with many upgrades, including the new H3 chip, better sound quality, improved active noise cancelling, a new design, and even health features like heart rate and temperature tracking. At the same time, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted on September 6 that the AirPods Pro 4 might arrive in 2026, much earlier than expected, meaning a fast sequel could follow.

Bloomberg has reported that there could also be surprise announcements at the event. These could include a new AirTag 2, an updated Vision Pro headset, a new Apple TV device, and possibly a refreshed HomePod mini. Apple often adds unexpected product reveals to keep the audience excited, according to the report by Mashable.

FAQs

Q1. What are the biggest leaks about the iPhone 17 before Apple’s 2025 event?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max may get a 5,000 mAh battery, the iPhone 17 Air may have a smaller 3,149 mAh battery, and new accessories like a magnetic Crossbody Strap are rumored.

Q2. Will Apple show anything other than iPhone 17 at the 2025 event?
Yes, reports say we could see Apple Watch SE 3, AirPods Pro 3, and maybe surprise products like AirTag 2, Vision Pro update, or even a new iPad Pro.