Picture this scenario: the newest iPhone just launched, and you’re waiting for it to be delivered to your door on the late-September release date, but the web is already talking about next year’s iPhone and its supposedly impressive specs and features. This happened more than once in recent years, with the iPhone 16 being an example. Rumors last September had already spoiled the iPhone 16’s biggest design change about a year before Apple had a chance to confirm it. If you’re a longtime iPhone user who also keeps themselves updated on the latest news and rumors, such leaks wouldn’t be surprising. Apple’s work on next year’s iPhone begins even before this year’s iPhone is launched. It’s how Apple does things to ensure it can offer the iPhone experiences it’s going after. It’s not just about lining up suppliers to manufacture parts for the new device but also getting the software features ready. Hearing from an insider that Apple is already developing iOS 19 at a time when iOS 18 isn’t even ready is absolutely what you should expect from the iPhone maker. The iPhone 17 is already in development, too, even though the iPhone 16 models will not launch until early September. Unlike other years, the planning of the next-gen iPhone and mobile operating system might be more important than ever. And that’s all because of Apple Intelligence. Continue reading... The post Of course the iPhone 17 and iOS 19 are already in development appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: Early Prime Day sales, $50 Ring Doorbell, $80 Keurig coffee maker, $470 Dyson V11, more Today’s deals: $150 off GEEKOM mini PC, $21 TOZO earbuds, $90 Ninja Air Fryer Pro, $360 Galaxy A35, more Today’s deals: $399 M1 iPad Air, $30 Levoit humidifier, half off Beats Studio Pro, $139 Dewalt drill set, more Today’s deals: $714 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $30 Thermacell mosquito repeller, $130 Instant Pot Duo Plus, more