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Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Lineup, Debuts Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 Air

The keynote pivoted to extreme thinness in phones, with wearables advancing health tracking plus wider connectivity.

Overview

  • Apple introduced four iPhone 17 models, highlighted by the 5.6 mm iPhone 17 Air that becomes the company’s thinnest phone to date.
  • The iPhone 17 Air features a single rear camera and a new magnetically attached external battery accessory, with Apple stressing durability despite the slimmer build.
  • New Apple Watches arrived: Series 11 adds 5G, a blood-pressure alert feature and a sleep score, the SE gains an always-on display and 5G, and Ultra 3 supports satellite SOS with up to 42 hours of battery life.
  • AirPods Pro 3 were announced with an integrated heart-rate sensor, stronger noise cancellation and improved battery life, priced at €249 with preorders open and availability on September 19.
  • Apple did not present a foldable iPhone, with reporting continuing to point to a potential 2026 debut.