Apple's iPhone events are Silicon Valley's worst-kept secrets — except when they're not. This time, it's German carrier Deutsche Telekom making waves by reportedly informing customers about a September 9, 2025 event date for the iPhone 17 series. Sound familiar? Deutsche Telekom pulled this exact move in 2014 with the iPhone 6, promising customers delivery by September 19th — and they were spot-on. Here's the thing: carriers don't just guess these dates. They need lead time to prep inventory, train staff, and coordinate those launch-day promotions we all love. What makes this 2025 leak particularly significant? Deutsche Telekom has massively expanded its logistics network since 2014, handling exponentially more pre-orders and coordinating with Apple on a much larger scale across Europe. Apple typically announces iPhone events roughly one week in advance, but carriers are working with longer timelines behind the scenes. The iPhone 17 range is expected to launch in September 2025,...more
