What to Expect from Apple’s ‘Awe-Dropping’ September Event: iPhone 17, iOS 26, & More

Apple’s 2025 fall showcase, titled “Awe-Dropping”, is set for September 9 at the Steve Jobs Theater.

The hype behind this event is growing as the company is expected to make a series of major announcements.

This includes the iPhone 17 lineup, the launch of iOS 26, next-gen AirPods Pro 3, and much more.

So here’s everything we know so far.

Why Regular Flagships Remain the Smartest Smartphone Bet in 2025

Foldables are having a moment again. Whether it’s the razor-thin flip phones that snap shut like a compact mirror or the larger book-style models that promise tablet-like utility, there’s a steady drumbeat of brands pushing the idea that foldables are the future.

Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Honor, they’re all in.

But while innovation is welcome, and the idea of a shape-shifting phone sounds futuristic, most people don’t want an experiment in their pocket.

These are the 7 upcoming flagship Android phones from China

It’s September, often called “techtember” in the industry, and the calendar is already packed.

Apple has locked in September 9 for the iPhone 17 launch, while Qualcomm and MediaTek are preparing to introduce their next flagship chips the same month.

That timing usually triggers a wave of announcements from Chinese phone makers, each racing to be first with the new silicon.

Google’s Android Sideloading Crackdown: Safety at the Cost of Freedom?

Google is changing how sideloading works on Android.

Starting in 2026, only apps from verified developers will be allowed on certified Android devices.

Developers distributing apps outside the Play Store must register through a new Android Developer Console and submit personal details such as name, address, and contact information.

Google says this is needed because malware from sideloaded apps is 50 times higher compared to apps installed through the Play Store.