Apple held a new hardware event yesterday, where it unveiled the iPhone 17 series and updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods. There were a lot of amazing reveals that are definitely a great choice for any tech enthusiast.
iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 has been updated to be more in line with the Pro models. It has a slightly larger 6.3-inch display – 0.2 inches larger than the iPhone 16. It also has a 120Hz display – a big upgrade from the current 60Hz. The phone also has a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera.
The Pro’s updates are mostly centered around the back of the phone. The three rear cameras are now arranged in a rectangular strip that runs from one edge of the device to the other. The flash, ambient light sensor, and microphone are on the far right side. The Apple logo, which is located where the “MagSafe” charger is, is centered for aesthetic reasons.
It comes in new colors: lavender, mist blue, black, white, and sage.
The iPhone 17 starts at $799, and notably has a base storage of 256GB. In contrast, the iPhone 16 started at $699 for 128GB. The Pro model costs $1,099, and the Pro Max is $1,199.
iPhone Air
The biggest announcement of the event was the debut of Apple’s thinnest phone, the iPhone Air, which will replace the iPhone Plus.
The company unveiled the iPhone Air, its thinnest smartphone yet, measuring just 5.6 millimeters thick, with a 6.5-inch display, and weighing 165 grams. The name is a clear nod to the MacBook Air, signaling Apple’s intention to make the phone the sleekest option in its lineup yet.
The device is priced at $999 and will be available in black, white, sky blue, and light gold.
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3
After a two-year gap, Apple has introduced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which features faster charging, 5G support, and satellite connectivity. The watch also features a larger display.
Besides all that, one of the most interesting improvements in the Ultra 3 and Series 11 is the inclusion of blood pressure monitoring features. This feature notifies users if their blood pressure is too high or too low.
The company’s lower-end watch, the Apple Watch SE 3, starts at $249. The base Apple Watch Series 11 starts at $399, just like the Series 11, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts at $799 and up, and that price is also unchanged.
AirPods Pro 3
Along with features like live translation, active noise cancellation, and longer battery life, Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 will come in five sizes. The company is calling them the “best-fitting” AirPods.
No matter what headphones you’ve used before, with AirPods 3 you’ll have the world’s best active noise cancellation in any wireless in-ear headphone, transparency that lets you hear your surroundings, and now your voice and the people you’re talking to sound more natural than ever before. – said Kate Bergeron, Apple vice president of hardware engineering.
The AirPods Pro 3, priced at $249, feature smaller earbuds, improved sound, and a new heart rate sensor. They also feature live translation technology powered by Apple Intelligence to help users translate foreign languages in real time.
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