Apple’s 2025 Awe-Dropping Left-Outs: Apple Products Skipping the iPhone 17 Launch

| Updated on September 12, 2025
Apple’s 2025 awe dropping event

Apple’s forthcoming ‘Awe-Dropping’ event on September 9, at which the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3 will be introduced, is building anticipation. To become the center of attraction, many of the tech giant’s other suspected goods are predicted to remain covered. Five things Apple fans should not anticipate seeing revealed next week are as follows. 

  • iPhone ‘e’ Model: iPhone 17e

    Based on past trends, Apple debuts its low-priced ‘e’ models in the spring. Thus, the next model, probably named iPhone 17e, would not be highlighted at this event. Rather, its debut is expected early next year, following the timeline of former models, might come with Apple’s MagSafe.

  • New Mac Hardware

    Though mobile phones grab the attention during this event, admirers hoping for a MacBook Pro with an M5 processor or a revised Macbook Air may be let down. Typically, Apple saves Mac reveals for separate events later in the autumn or spring. Some changes for the M5 MacBook and Mac Pro might even be postponed till 2026.

  • Fresh iPads

    Like Macs, iPads, especially those running the approaching M4 or M5 processors, are not meant to be exposed. Usually, scheduling Apple’s iPad announcements with individual hardware-focused events sets them apart.

  • AirPods Max 2

    Although the third-generation AirPods Pro is expected, a next-generation AirPods Max with inbuilt cameras is rather unlikely. The first-generation AirPods Max were only recently upgraded with a USB-C connector and some color tweaks. It is said that at least a year distant, a perfect successor is

  • Home Hub and Home Pod Devices

    Annually, rumors around a new HomePod mini, smart home hub (sometimes called HomePad), and an Apple TV refresh circulate. But these goods are anticipated rather than at this mobile-focused event, to debut later in 2025 or even 2026.

Apple’s September event keynote mainly focuses on showcasing the newest iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. It is best for people anxiously awaiting desktops, tablets, home appliances, or next-generation wearables to remain vigilant; these are probably to arrive in the next months, not next week.

Aimee Pearcy

Tech Journalist


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