Apple held a new hardware event today, releasing its iPhone 17 series, as well as updates to Apple Watch and AirPods. For the iPhone 17 model, the update includes a larger screen and an improved camera system, as well as the introduction of ultra-thin iPhone air that replaces the Plus model.
iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Received a makeover to be closer with Professional model. It has a slightly larger 6.3-inch screen, which adds 0.2 inches compared to the iPhone 16. It also has a 120 Hz display, which is a lot of upgrades over the current 60 Hz. The phone also has a 48-megapixel speeding camera.
It comes in new colors: lavender, mist blue, black, white and sage.
Professional upgrades are mainly on the back of the phone. Now, three rear cameras are arranged on a rectangular rod from one edge of the device to the other. The flash, light sensor and microphone are on the right. Where the MagSafe charger is located, centralizes the Apple logo for aesthetic reasons.
It is worth noting that the iPhone 17 Pro switched material and replaced the titanium strip around the screen with aluminum.
The iPhone 17 starts at $799, and it has 256GB of basic storage, especially. By comparison, the iPhone 16 costs $699. The Pro model costs $1,099, while the Pro Max costs $1,199.
While the main focus is on the iPhone itself, Apple has announced a new phone case as a reward. These cases are called the “Techwoven” case, and they have higher quality braided materials than the “Fine -FineWoven” series released by Apple in 2023.
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iPhone Air
The biggest announcement at the event is the debut of Apple’s slimest phone ever iPhone Airreplaces iPhone Plus.
The device has a profile thickness of 5.6 mm, making it about 0.08 inches thinner than the current iPhone. It also has a 6.6-inch screen and a 120Hz promotional display. The equipment is E-SIM onlywhich helps the product maintain a smooth design.
Following in the footsteps of other companies such as Samsung and Huawei, the move appears to be Apple’s response to the trend of smartphones. iPhone air may exceed the edge of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and is 5.8mm thick. In addition, it may be Apple’s long-standing foldable phoneIt is expected to be launched in September 2026.
Priced at $999, the device is available in black, white, sky blue and light gold.
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE 3
After two years of waiting, Apple announced Apple Watch Ultra 3which includes faster charging speeds, 5G support and satellite connectivity. The watch also has a larger display.
However, one of the most exciting upgrades to the Ultra 3 and Series 11 is the combination of blood pressure monitoring capabilities. This feature notifies the user that the blood pressure level is too high or too low.
Meanwhile, the third-generation Apple Watch SE has not received a major update, thanks to the faster speed of the S10 chip, besides always showing up above.
The watch costs $249 for the Apple Watch SE 3, $399 for the Series 11, and $799 for the Ultra 3.
AirPods Pro 3
After the release of AirPods Pro 2 in 2022, it’s time to upgrade. this AirPods Pro 3Priced at $249, it features smaller earbuds, improved audio and new heart rate sensing. It also has real-time translation technology powered by Apple Intelligence, which helps users translate foreign languages in real time.
This story has been updated.
