As per Apple’s track record over the past few years, below are the anticipated dates for iPhone 17 pre-orders, on-sale, and iOS 26 release.
Sept. 12: iPhone 17 Pre-Orders Begin
Apple typically initiates pre-orders on the Friday during the week of the iPhone launch event, suggesting that pre-orders for the iPhone 17 series could begin on Friday, Sept. 12. Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series began Friday, Sept. 13, after launch on Sept. 9.
Sept. 19: iPhone 17 Goes On Sale
If pre-orders start on Sept. 12, the iPhone 17 could be officially available for purchase on Friday, Sept. 19. This is because actual iPhone sales commence the subsequent Friday after pre-orders have been announced.
Sept. 15: iOS 26 Update Release
Historically, Apple has released iOS updates on the first Monday following the iPhone event, which means iOS 26 could arrive on Sept. 15.