How (and when) to watch the Apple iPhone 17 event in Australia

Brodie Fogg - Managing Editor - Streaming

Last updated 09 September 2025

Most Australians will wake up tomorrow morning to a flood of Apple and iPhone 17 news. However, a few sicks individuals won’t wait until sunrise to get their annual Apple fix. Those especially eager to see Tim Cook and Co. get up on stage and strut their stuff will need to be up by 3:00am AEST tomorrow morning (September 10) if they want to watch the iPhone 17 “Awe Dropping” event live.

Here’s how and when to watch this year’s Apple event live and what to expect.

UPDATE: Apple's event is now over, but you can still watch it below. Read more about the new iPhone 17 family here.

Where to watch the iPhone 17 event

The annual Apple Event is livestreamed in a few locations. If you’ll be watching from an Apple device, the event will be streamed live via the Apple TV app. But you’ll also be able to watch it on the official Apple website or YouTube on any compatible device. In fact, why not watch it right here?

When to watch the Apple iPhone 17 event in Australia

No matter where you are in Australia, you’re going to be getting up very early in the morning. So early, it shouldn’t even be called morning, legally.

On Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), the Apple livestream will begin at 3:00am. Here’s how that translates for the rest of Australia.

AEST: 3:00am
ACST: 2:30am
AWST: 1:00am

What to expect from the Apple iPhone 17 event

Not to jinx it, but there’s a slim chance that this year’s Apple Event will actually be kind of exciting. For one, the iPhone Air is said to be making an appearance; a long-rumoured “ultra-thin” iPhone model that will reportedly replace the iPhone Plus SKU. In addition to that and the regular iPhone upgrades, Bloomberg has also reported that there will be three new Apple Watch models (Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and a new Apple Watch SE) and AirPods Pro 3, which were last revised back in 2022. We’re also hoping for more significant Apple TV 4K and HomePod upgrades but that might just be wishful thinking.

Here’s a list of announcements to expect from the Apple “Awe Dropping” Event:

iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple Watch Series 11
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple Watch SE (Gen 3)
Apple AirPods Pro 3

As usual, the iPhone 17 rumours have been bubbling away since the day the iPhone 16 was released. Top-level upgrades are rumoured to include a new, wider camera bump (akin to the Google Pixel 10) on Pro models, the new A19 chipset, and higher resolution FaceTime cameras. The base model iPhone 17 is said to finally have a ProMotion 120Hz display which was probably the biggest Pro holdover from the last few releases.

If you're already dead-set on getting the iPhone 17, it's a good time to start thinking about whether you want to pay it off on a plan or buy it outright. Here's a quick look at some of the most popular mobile plans from the providers who will be supplying the latest iPhone (just remember to factor in the handset cost when doing your research).

Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small SIM Only Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $45.00/mth Min. cost $45 Go to Site	$45.00/mth Min. cost $45	Go to Site
Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium SIM Only Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large SIM Only Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $55.00/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55.00/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $69.00/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69.00/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $70.00/mth Min. cost $70 Go to Site	$70.00/mth Min. cost $70	Go to Site
Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront SIM Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $74.00/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$74.00/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $90.00/mth Min. cost $90 Go to Site	$90.00/mth Min. cost $90	Go to Site

Streaming deals

Looking for something to stream tonight but don't want to pay full price? We've rounded up the best deals from Australia's major streaming services.

Binge deals: From $4 per month
Kayo deals: $1 for one month or seven days free
Netflix deals: Bonus Netflix with Optus NBN
Foxtel packages and deals: Save up to $55 per month

Brodie Fogg

Managing Editor - Streaming

Brodie Fogg is WhistleOut Australia's Managing Editor for Streaming. He's been writing about tech, streaming, games and telco since 2015. He previously managed a team of entertainment editors at Finder, and has also appeared on 7NEWS.

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