Get Ready! New iPhones Are Coming This Fall

Intermediate | July 5, 2025

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What’s New in the iPhone Family? (iPhone 17 lineup rumors)

Big Reveal Coming Soon

Get ready, Apple fans! Big news is buzzing about the next iPhones. There’s been a lot of interest in the iPhone 17 lineup rumors, and this article highlights the most exciting possibilities. Apple is getting ready to launch its new iPhone 17 series later this year, probably in September, which is when they usually do their big phone reveal.

Four Expected Models

This time, Apple plans to include four models in the lineup: the standard iPhone 17, a new model called the iPhone 17 Air, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the top-of-the-line iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Introducing the iPhone 17 Air

A really interesting change this year is the introduction of the iPhone 17 Air. It looks like this new “Air” model will replace the “Plus” size that Apple has offered before. Rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Air will be super thin, maybe even the thinnest iPhone ever made! This is a new strategy for Apple, focusing on a really slim design for one of their phones.

Cool Features and Design Changes

Screen Size and Frame Material

Beyond the new Air model, Apple plans to update other phones in the iPhone 17 family with cool new features. The company may give the regular iPhone 17 a slightly bigger screen to match the iPhone 17 Pro. For the Pro models, Apple might switch the frame material from titanium back to aluminum. The design team also aims to change the rear camera layout on the Pro phones to a larger, horizontal style.

Speed, Camera, and Wi-Fi Upgrades

Under the hood, there are always improvements. Apple plans to equip the iPhone 17 Pro models with the brand-new A19 Pro chip, which will make them faster and more powerful. The company also aims to upgrade the front camera on all four iPhone 17 models, increasing the resolution from 12 megapixels to 24 megapixels to improve selfies and video calls. In addition, Apple intends to add Wi-Fi 7 support to all models for faster internet speeds.

Battery Boost and Manufacturing Strategy

For those who need the best battery life, Apple may give the iPhone 17 Pro Max (or maybe “Ultra”?) the biggest battery ever in an iPhone, possibly around 5,000mAh. This might make the phone a little thicker, but many people will appreciate the longer battery life. Interestingly, some reports say Apple is making some standard iPhone 17 models in India this year, while producing the Air model in China to reflect a shift in manufacturing strategy.

Vocabulary

Launch (verb): To officially start or introduce something new, like a product.
- Example: “Apple will launch the new iPhones in September.”
Lineup (noun): A group of products or items that are available.
- Example: “The iPhone 17 lineup includes four different models.”
Rumored (adjective): Said to be true, but not yet proven or officially confirmed.
- Example: “The phone’s design changes are currently rumored.”
Expected (adjective): Believed to be likely to happen or arrive.
- Example: “The new phones are expected to come out in the fall.”
Replace (verb): To take the place of something else.
- Example: “The iPhone 17 Air will reportedly replace the Plus model.”
Thinner (adjective): Having a small distance between opposite sides; not thick.
- Example: “The new Air model is rumored to be much thinner.”
Upgraded (adjective): Improved or made more modern.
- Example: “The front camera has been upgraded to 24 megapixels.”
Accommodate (verb): To provide space or a place for something.
- Example: “The thicker design helps accommodate a larger battery.”
Prioritizing (verb): Deciding that something is more important than other things.
- Example: “Apple seems to be prioritizing battery endurance this year.”
Strategy (noun): A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
- Example: “Launching a super-thin phone is a new strategy for Apple.”

Discussion Questions (About the Article)

What are the four expected models in the iPhone 17 series?
Which existing iPhone model is the iPhone 17 Air expected to replace?
What are some of the rumored design changes for the iPhone 17 Pro models?
How is the front camera changing for all the new iPhone 17 models?
Why might the iPhone 17 Pro Max be slightly thicker this year?

Discussion Questions (About the Topic)

How important is a phone’s thickness to you?
What features are most important to you in a new smartphone?
Do you usually upgrade your phone every year, or do you wait longer?
How do new phone launches affect the price of older models?
What do you think about companies changing where they manufacture their products?

Related Idiom

Shake things up

Meaning: To make big changes to a situation or system.
Example: Apple is really “shaking things up” with their new iPhone 17 lineup.

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This article was inspired by: Forbes, June 19, 2025