Instagram has launched new features aimed at further connecting users with their online contacts, the company announced Wednesday. One involves sharing public feed posts and reels, another shares locations with others on an Instagram map, and a new Friends tab shows what content your contacts have liked or commented on. 

For reposts, you’ll be able to share public reels and feed posts from other users. The original poster will be credited and those reshares will appear in the sharer’s profile in a new tab. Posts and reels will now include a reshare icon when they’re available to share.

Instagram says creators will be able to reach more people since those posts will be recommended to others’ followers.

You have to enable the new map feature to start sharing your last active location. You can set who can see your location and can also choose not to share your location when you’re in specific places, or have your location available to specific users.

Location sharing can be disabled at any time, Instagram says. Reels, posts and stories can be viewed through the map.

Also, a new Friends tab at the top of Reels shows public content from contacts. This feature has been available previously, but is now being expanded globally. 

You can opt out of having your content displayed in the tab with options to hide likes, comments and reposts. You can also mute likes, comments and reposts from accounts you follow.

It’s fun to speculate on which features the new iPhone 17 lineup will have, but what we really want to know is when we can get our hands on Apple’s latest editions of its flagship smartphone. As we get closer to September and the traditional announcement date, iPhone rumors are arriving more frequently.

Once the rumored iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, Pro and Pro Max are revealed, we’ll be able to confirm speculation about colors, display, cameras and more. We’ll also learn how much the new iPhone will cost, which is also still up in the air, thanks in part to looming tariffs.

Based on previous releases, the new iPhone will be announced in September, but the exact dates for the announcement, preorder and release are still the subject of speculation.

A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Possible iPhone announcement date

One recent leak points to Apple holding the iPhone 17 event on Sept. 9. German site iPhone-Ticker claims that it gained access to internal documents from a local carrier, and even though the sourcing cannot be confirmed, that release date lines up with existing rumors and expert opinion.

We’ve sifted through the whispers, analysis and guesses so you can make a date to get your hands on the new iPhone.

Read more: Should You Buy an iPhone 16 or Wait for the iPhone 17?

When will the iPhone 17 be released?

For nearly a decade, Apple has announced its new iPhone lineup in early September. The only exception was in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when the release was pushed back to Oct. 23 for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, and Nov. 13 for the iPhone 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max.

In his Power On newsletter on July 13, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that the announcement should come on Sept. 9 or 10.

The supposed leak reported on by iPhone-Ticker lines up with expert opinion, so you might want to mark your calendar for Sept. 9 if you want to catch the new iPhone event.

We cannot verify these dates because we don’t have access to the internal documents iPhone-Ticker is sourcing. But if these leaks are true, they suggest that preorders for the iPhone 17 will begin on Sept. 12, with a Sept. 19 release.

Here’s a chart for the release dates of previous iPhone models:

Here’s a chart for the potential dates based on past schedules. These are not official dates from Apple: 

Will all of the new iPhones be released in the fall?

Based on last year’s release, Apple may release everything in the fall except its least expensive option — this year, the iPhone 16E. The iPhone 16E was released in February, and Apple is widely expected to follow the same format for the rumored iPhone 17.

That would mean the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 17 base model — if that’s the lineup — would be released in September. The iPhone 17E — if it exists — would be released in February.

Apple’s future iPhone release dates

Apple is expected to change its release format with the rumored iPhone 18. Reports suggest that Apple will only release higher-end models in fall 2026 — iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Air and a rumored new foldable iPhone — and release the rest of the line in winter 2027.

Why does Apple split iPhone release dates?

By pushing its top-of-the-line Pro and Pro Max models in September, Apple can capture much of the holiday shopping season. Releasing the more basic models in the winter allows a second crest of excitement, but diehard fans and holiday shoppers will have already spent their money on the pricier models in the fall.

It’s back-to-school season, and many parents and students are looking for what they need for a successful academic year. This includes basic supplies, tech and accessories that can help you optimize workspaces and dorm rooms. If you need a new sturdy phone case, computer stand or creator accessory that helps you get the most out of tech, then Moft’s accessories might be a great option for you. They’re reducing the cost of select accessories by up to 30% right now, and their accessories fold flat, come in lots of colors and help you protect your big tech investments. These deals are live until Aug. 31.

Moft’s deals include their MagSafe compatible FlexKit for just $59, which saves you $21 over its regular price of $80. The kit includes a tripod and a wallet that seals shut. The tripod can raise the phone up to eight inches while the wallet holds up to two cards. It doubles as a grip whenever you’re on the go, so you can hold the phone more securely.

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Moft is also offering their Creator Kit for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max for just $120, which saves you $30. Creators kits are slightly different for iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 16, so check the components when you make your selection. Other discounts include savings of two for 15% off when you any two lanyards, tripods, wallets or cases. Their smart desk mat is now down to $159, which saves you $28. It’s essentially a portable desk for your laptop or tablet and comes in black, blue or siena brown.

Looking for back-to-school purchases but not sure if these are for you? We’ve got a list of the best back-to-school picks.

Why this deal matters

Moft sells lanyards, cases, smart desks and other tech accessories that make it easier for you to travel or get to work in a compact space. That makes these accessories great for dorm rooms, working out of the living room and more. Plus, these are also fantastic accessories for adults on the go, content creators and frequent travelers. With discounts as high as 30%, now is a great time to stock up on Moft accessories.