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

The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a significantly upgraded Telephoto camera, according to a post this week from Instant Digital, an

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.

Phone 17 Pro Max will pack a variety of new features, but there are three upgrades in particular that have me considering a model change.

Most flagship phones, like the OPPO Find X8 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VI, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, offer periscope lenses that max out between 4x and 7x optical zoom.

Apple’s next flagship may return to aluminum frames, pack a 5,000mAh battery, and introduce a revamped internal structure.

According to media reports, the iPhone 18 series could feature four models, including the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone.