This week in Rumor Replay: iPhone 17 Pro Max’s exclusive feature, Apple Watch Series 12 with Touch ID, TechWoven cases by Apple, and more.

Apple may replace the titanium frame from the iPhone 16 lineup with a new aluminium design on the iPhone 17 Pro. Check out the leaked photos here.

Apple enthusiasts and tech industry watchers are buzzing with anticipation as rumors surrounding the iPhone 17 series launch date continue to gain momentum. A recent goof-up in Appl's TV app may have accidentaly revealed the launch event date,

Apple’s September launch event is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, the new iPhone 17 Air, Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE 3, and AirPods Pro 3.

As is typical with the feature gap between standard and pro models, rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max (as well as the Air) will get the newest A19 chip, while the regular iPhone 17 will get the same A18 chip that powered last year's iPhone 16.

A year after discontinuing the rather disastrous FineWoven iPhone case, Apple will reportedly take a second shot at an

Apple usually sends out invites in late August, but history and habit suggest this year’s iPhone event will fall on September 9.

EXCLUSIVE!! Apple accidentally added the 2025 September 9th iPhone event invite to the AppleTV App before promptly taking it down. The design is reminiscent of the OG MacBook Air wallpaper, likely a hint towards the new iPhone 17 Air. pic.twitter.com/b9qLYTfZJC — AppleLeaker (@LeakerApple) August 21, 2025

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to include a 5,000mAh battery, making it the most powerful iPhone ever in terms of battery capacity.