Exactly when the iPhone 17 series will be unveiled has just become a little clearer in a report from an industry heavyweight.

We may finally have a definitive list of all color options for the iPhone 17 series, ahead of the devices launching in September. MacRumors

Macworld We’re only a few months away from the official launch of the iPhone 17 lineup, and we’ve been hearing a lot about what colors to expect for the new phones. Every year, Apple tries to surprise us with a few new colors for the new generation,

Apple is investing $500 million in a deal with US rare earths company MP Materials as the iPhone maker faces pressure from President Donald Trump to produce its popular smartphones domestically.

Apple announced a $500 million deal with MP Materials for the development of a recycling facility and rare earth magnets to boost overall production on Tuesday.

Apple said on Tuesday it would invest $500 million into rare earths mine operator MP Materials , as the iPhone maker seeks to localize its mineral supply chain.

Apple fans dying to try the latest iPhone OS have faced a wait longer than expected for the iOS 26 public beta, diverging from Apple’s usually rapid rollout. A near-term release could help ramp up user testing ,