Overview
- Apple has confirmed its “Awe Dropping” launch for September 9 at Apple Park, with media reports pointing to a four‑model iPhone 17 lineup that adds a new ultra‑thin Air variant.
- The iPhone 17 Air is widely reported to measure around 5.5mm, feature a 6.6‑inch 120Hz OLED, use a single 48MP rear camera, and carry a roughly 2,800–2,900mAh battery.
- Non‑Pro models are expected to gain 120Hz displays and A19 chips, while Pro variants are tipped for A19 Pro silicon and 12GB of RAM.
- Pro models are reported to get an all‑48MP rear trio with a periscope telephoto and a 24MP front camera, alongside new color options such as orange and dark blue.
- Multiple outlets suggest about a $50 price increase across the range, with indicative pricing near $849 for iPhone 17, $1,049 for 17 Pro, and $1,249 for 17 Pro Max, and reports also point to discontinuations of several older iPhone and Watch models after launch.