Some last-minute iPhone 17 leaks reveal battery capacity and rumored accessory

Apple is about to host its 'Awe Dropping' hardware event in a day's time to lift the curtains off its latest products. Some last-minute leaks and rumors have arrived, giving us more hints and hopes about what the Cupertino giant could bring to the table.

One of them is about the rumored Crossbody Strap for iPhone 17, courtesy of the leaker Sonny Dickson. The leaker has shared images of what is claimed to be an orange-colored Crossbody Strap.

The unreleased iPhone 17 accessory has been on the rumor mill in recent months. It will reportedly feature a magnetic system to support iPhone 17 cases and a flexible magnetic metal core along its entire strap length, allowing users to easily attach and detach it. It's believed that the Crossbody Strap might also work with AirPods Pro 3 in addition to the rumored TechWoven cases for the iPhone 17 series.

For those wondering how much battery juice the iPhone 17 series will have, here is some tea from leaker ShrimpApplePro. The leaker published an image on X, revealing the alleged battery capacities for each model in the iPhone 17 series based on the Chinese regulatory database:

• iPhone 17 Pro Max: 4,823 mAh (with SIM card tray), 5,088 mAh
• iPhone 17 Pro: 3,988 mAh (with SIM card tray), 4,252 mAh
• iPhone 17: 3,692 mAh (not specified)
• iPhone 17 Air: 3,036 mAh (with SIM card tray), 3,149 mAh

Apple sells iPhone models with a SIM card tray or eSIM-only, depending on the region. For instance, iPhone models sold in the US no longer come fitted with a physical SIM card. The shared document mentions two battery capacities because the absence of a SIM card tray makes room for a bigger battery.

The iPhone 17 Air is going to be one of the highlights this year. However, Apple is reportedly focusing on thinness and portability at the cost of battery life. While the iPhone 17 Air is expected to sit between the Pro and standard models, its rumored inferior camera setup could make it a less convincing deal.

Of course, Apple's Awe Dropping event won't be limited to the iPhone 17 series. AirPods Pro 3 are expected to share the stage with the latest iPhones after a three-year wait. Supply chain analyst Ming Chi-Kuo said he expects AirPods Pro 3 to launch in the second half of 2025, without specifying a launch date or specific features.

Apple was previously spotted testing health sensors and introduced a heart-rate sensor in the Powerbeats Pro 2. The upgrade is expected to be included in this year's Pro model. The analyst added that "a more significant hardware upgrade with the IR camera-equipped model is anticipated in 2026."

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Posted Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 2:52 am AEST (my time).

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