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Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Line and Ultra‑Thin iPhone Air as On‑Device AI Takes Center Stage

Apple centers its strategy on private, on‑device AI with prices unchanged.

Overview

  • The new iPhone Air is 5.6 millimetres thick and eSIM‑only worldwide, a design shift that frees internal space for a larger battery.
  • A19 and A19 Pro chips power Apple Intelligence to run tasks like translation and writing suggestions locally on the device.
  • AirPods Pro 3 introduce live conversation translation, stronger noise cancellation, and a heart‑rate sensor, priced at €249/$249 from September 19.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 adds an algorithm intended to detect hypertension, with rollout contingent on approvals from the FDA and European regulators.
  • Apple confirmed pricing and availability, with preorders beginning September 12 in Italy and retail sales on September 19, while keeping list prices broadly in line with last year.