If you have waited for the iPhone 17 for all this time, Apple has now marked a date to end your woes. The ‘Awe inspiring’ launch event, which will be held on September 9, is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series along with 10 other new products, with the highlights being the Apple Watch Series 11, HomePod Mini, a new Apple TV 4K and a new generation Apple Vision Pro. The iPhone 17 models, however, remain the core heroes of the show and in this article, we are going to explore everything about these highly anticipated devices.
Apple’s Awe inspiring’ iPhone 17 event: Day and time details
Apple has sent the invites for the ‘Awe inspiring’ event, which is officially scheduled for September 9 at 10:30 AM IST. The event will be livestreamed worldwide on Apple TV and the company’s YouTube channel.
Following the announcement, pre-orders for the new devices are widely anticipated to begin on September 12, with the official market sales beginning a week later on September 19.
iPhone 17 model range: New whiff of ‘Air’ in a Pro lineup
The iPhone 17 series is rumoured to refresh the lineup with a new ‘Air’ model, bringing the total number of variants to four: the standard iPhone 17, the new ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air, the high-end iPhone 17 Pro, and the top-tier iPhone 17 Pro Max.
In terms of performance, the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air models are expected to be powered by the new A19 chip with 8GB of RAM, while the more premium Pro versions are tipped to feature an A19 Pro chipset and a substantial 12GB of RAM. Display sizes are also expected to see a slight bump, with the Pro Max model reportedly sporting a large 6.9-inch display. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air are also said to feature 120Hz refresh rate panels, although they won’t support variable refresh rates of 1Hz-120Hz like the Pro variants.
The Pro models are rumoured to receive more camera upgrades. Speculation suggests a new 48MP telephoto camera joining the 48MP main and 48MP ultrawide shooters. Even the front camera sensor will be upgraded to a 24MP sensor, thus promising sharper and more detailed selfies as well as video calls.
Other anticipated features for the Pro lineup include a new vapour chamber cooling system for improved heat management and a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective display coating. The article also mentions that the iPhone 17 Pro Max may replace its premium titanium build with an aluminium frame. The wired charging on all these models are expected to see a bump to 35W, whereas the MagSafe wireless charging could see speed upgrades as well.
