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Apple's "Awe Dropping" event: iPhone 17 lineup specs leak sparks speculation ahead of September 9 reveal
Global Desk | September 9, 2025 6:00 AM CST

Synopsis

Enthusiasm surrounds Apple's upcoming event. A leak surfaces online, revealing potential iPhone 17 specifications. The leak originated on X, showcasing carrier paperwork. Doubts remain about the information's accuracy. Speculations include an 8x zoom camera and 8K video recording for the Pro models. Apple is expected to unveil the official details on September 9.

Apple’s ‘awe-dropping’ event is just 24 hours away, but people aren’t able to curb their enthusiasm. The internet might have overreacted to Apple's "Awe Dropping" event. A supposed leak has appeared online just before the September 9 keynote. It claims to show all the specs for the iPhone 17 lineup.


Where did the leak come from?


The first place the leak showed up was on X, where tech leaker Jukan said he had gotten a picture of carrier paperwork that showed the iPhone 17 lineup. The post was taken down quickly, but not before it was shared on social media and picked up by sites that write about Apple, as quoted in a report by Mashable.






How trustworthy is the information that got out?


There is still a lot of doubt. So, chances are these are probably nothing more than rumors. People who keep an eye on the industry say that carriers sometimes make guesswork spec sheets before launches. It's also easy to make fake images that look real with today's AI tools.

However, it's important to keep in mind that the specifications in this specific leak are far from verified, and as 9to5 Mac asserted, carriers occasionally "create documentation like this in advance of official announcements based on consensus rumors."


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What new features do the rumors assert?


People are most excited about the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max's supposed 8x zoom camera and 8K video recording, which is better than the iPhone 16 Pro's 5x zoom. If this is true, it would give Apple's top models a better chance against competitors that offer extreme zoom features, as per a report by Mashable.


Fret not! iPhone enthusiasts don't have to wait long, as on September 9, the tech giant is expected to unveil the official specs for the iPhone 17 lineup, finally putting an end to all the rumors.

FAQs


What are some of the most talked-about features of the iPhone 17 Pro?
A camera with 8x zoom and support for 8K video are some of the most talked-about features of the iPhone 17 Pro.

When will Apple release the official specifications for the iPhone 17?
Apple will release the official specifications for the iPhone 17 at the Apple Event 2025 on September 9.
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( Originally published on Sep 08, 2025 )


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