We're just a few hours away from Apple's "Awe Dropping" event, and the tech world is on edge. The main stars of the evening - the iPhone 17 (including the lightweight iPhone 17 Air), Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3 - are all but confirmed. But in the last few hours, rumors have emerged that could completely shake things up. Apple is known for throwing in a "one more thing" surprise, so get ready: the event may be more than just a routine 7pm CET event.
Apple will put the world on pause again tonight with an event – Apple Event 2025 – at least for those who breathe to the rhythm of the new iPhones. The iPhone 17 will reign on stage, along with the Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3. It's a scenario we've been expecting for weeks, but just before the event, rumors emerged that could change the course of the event. From a mysterious magnetic iPhone strap to speculation about an anniversary iPad Pro with M5 – these few hours until the start are clearly going to be long.
iPhone 17: more battery, fewer compromises
Battery numbers leaked ahead of Apple Event 2025. The most promising? iPhone 17 Pro Max exceeds 5,000 mAh for the first time and finally stands alongside Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra. After years, Apple is now admitting that we users really don't like living connected to a charging cable.
The smaller brother, the iPhone 17 Air, has 3,149 mAh – its main charm will obviously be its slimness, not its marathon endurance.
The real battery capacity of the 17 series from Chinese regulatory pic.twitter.com/6gG1FrfTUi
— ShrimpApplePro 🍤 ツッド真夜皮いいにた (@VNchocoTaco) September 8, 2025
Fashion revolution: iPhone as a handbag
One of the juiciest rumors in the final hours before the Apple Event 2025: Magnetic Crossbody Strap. It is a belt that you will attach to the new TechWoven cases (they will replace the infamous FineWoven ones) and carry your iPhone over your shoulder like a mini purse.
Rumor has it that the strap will be magnetic along its entire length, meaning you could also attach AirPods to it. Yes, Apple may just be inventing a new street fashion: “no more pockets, now wear your phone like Prada.”
Here's your first look at the Crossbody Strap for iPhone 17, do people actually use these? pic.twitter.com/jcJOuleRbq
— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) September 8, 2025
Apple Watch SE 3: still on stage today?
The cheapest watch in Apple's lineup, the Watch SE, hasn't received an upgrade since 2022. Rumors now say it will SE 3 premiered tonight – with a chip S11, the same as in the more prestigious models. This means significantly faster performance and Siri, which will work directly on the device for the first time.
A plastic case? The idea is reportedly scrapped. Apple will stick with aluminum, but with fewer sensors to keep the price more affordable.
Big surprise: iPad Pro with M5?
This rumor came out last minute: Apple could show it today iPad Pro with M5 chipIt's strange, since iPads usually come out in the spring, but on the 10th anniversary of the first iPad Pro, Apple could surprise. If it happens, it will be the "anniversary candy" of the evening.
AirPods Pro 3... and already rumors of a 4
AirPods Pro 3 will almost certainly be revealed today at Apple Event 2025 – they are expected to feature the H3 chip, better sound, improved noise cancellation, and even heart rate and temperature tracking. But in the last few hours, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has dropped a surprising hint: AirPods Pro 4 could come as early as 2026, much earlier than the normal cycle.
[Update] Apple is expected to launch AirPods Pro 3 in 2H25, while a more significant hardware upgrade with the IR camera-equipped model is anticipated in 2026.
[手机] 預期Apple將在2H25 launch AirPods Pro 3。硫體升級更顯著、青備IR相機的AirPods機型將在2026年launch。 https://t.co/xRbp6jeNU3— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) September 7, 2025
What else?
Bloomberg also mentions AirTags 2, updated Vision Pro, as well as a new Apple TV and even refreshed HomePod miniApple loves surprises – so it could happen that the stage will be full of new devices that we didn't even dream of this morning.
Conclusion
The countdown is running out. Apple will open the doors to its biggest event of the year in a few hours, the iPhone 17 will be the center of attention, but the latest rumors suggest that there is much more to come. Whether it's the iPad Pro with M5 or a fashion revolution with the magnetic stripe - Apple is once again making sure that we are all glued to our screens in the coming hours.
The question remains: at the end of the evening, will we only be talking about the new iPhone, or about the fact that the iPhone has transformed into a handbag that you will coordinate with your shoes?
