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Apple Unveils Ultra‑Thin iPhone Air as iPhone 17 Line Launches

Apple positions the new devices around on‑device AI on A19 chips to keep more features local.

Overview

  • iPhone Air is 5.6 mm thick with a 6.5‑inch display, runs A19 Pro, drops the physical SIM for eSIM‑only globally, and starts at €1,239 in Italy.
  • iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max adopt a rear camera bar spanning the phone’s width and move to an aluminum frame to enable larger batteries and better heat dissipation.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 adds a hypertension detection capability pending regulatory clearance from the FDA and European authorities, with prices from €459.
  • AirPods Pro 3 introduce real‑time conversation translation powered by Apple Intelligence and are priced at €249 in Italy.
  • Italian availability is set: preorders open September 12 with in‑store sales from September 19, and Apple keeps base list prices broadly unchanged, with iPhone 17 starting at €979.