Scope & timezone
Dates are in Pacific Time (PT), window 00:00–23:59 PT on the stated day.
“iPhone 17” includes any model in the iPhone 17 series (e.g., 17, 17 Plus, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max). If Apple uses a different name (no “iPhone 17” branding), all options resolve No.
Primary sources
Apple Newsroom posts, apple.com product pages, and the U.S. Apple Online Store.
If needed, a consensus of credible outlets directly citing Apple may be used.
Option rules
“iPhone 17 announced Sep 9, 2025?” → Yes if Apple publicly unveils the iPhone 17 series on Sep 9, 2025 PT via an Apple event stream/page or Newsroom post. Otherwise No.
“iPhone 17 preorders Sep 12, 2025?” → Yes if the U.S. Apple Online Store begins accepting completed pre-orders for any iPhone 17 model on Sep 12, 2025 PT (able to add to bag and place order). “Notify me” or pages without checkout do not count. Otherwise No.
“iPhone 17 in stores Sep 19, 2025?” → Yes if U.S. Apple retail stores offer in-store purchase or pickup for any iPhone 17 model on Sep 19, 2025 PT. First-day U.S. deliveries arriving on Sep 19 also qualify. Otherwise No.
Notes / edge cases
Carrier/reseller availability alone does not qualify unless it matches Apple’s own retail/online availability above.
Each option resolves independently as soon as its condition is verified.
1,000