Apple may introduce an ultra-thin iPhone Air to replace the Plus model.

Economic Times

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Apple is gearing up for future tech releases. The iPhone 17 may feature a larger screen and enhanced camera. A super-slim iPhone Air is also in the works. It could replace the Plus model. Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 are expected with health upgrades. AirPods Pro 3 might offer a sleek design and improved noise cancellation.
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The iPhone 17 might get a big makeover to look more like the Pro models. It could have a slightly bigger 6.3-inch screen, which is 0.2 inch bigger than the iPhone 16. The display might support 120Hz refresh rate, improving smoothness, up from 60Hz on current phones.The front camera is rumored to be 24 megapixels, better than before. New colors may include purple and green. On the Pro models, the back camera setup may change: three cameras arranged in a long rectangle across the back. The flash, light sensor, and microphone could be positioned on the right side of the phone, as per the report by TechCrunch.In recent years, the MagSafe compatibility has become a must in Apple's devices, with its logo centered in a way that it juxtaposes with the wireless charger. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to house a bigger battery, and hence could be a thicker device while the iPhone 17 pro is expected to have a aluminium screen band, a cheaper version of the company's usually Titanium band. Prices might be about $800 for the iPhone 17, $1,050 for the Pro, and $1,250 for the Pro Max, as stated by TechCrunch report.Apple might launch its slimmest phone ever called the iPhone Air, replacing the Plus model. The iPhone Air could be just 5.5 mm thick, about 0.08 inch thinner than current iPhones. It may have a 6.6-inch screen, which is large.This is Apple's answer to slimmer phones from Samsung and Huawei. The iPhone Air could be thinner than Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge (which is 5.8 mm thick). The thin design may lead to compromises, like having only one rear camera lens instead of two, according to the report by TechCrunch.There might be no speaker at the bottom, so sound could come only from the front earpiece. Expected price is around $950, with colors like black, silver, and light gold. This thin phone might prepare the way for Apple's rumored foldable phone coming in 2026.After two years, big changes are expected for the Apple Watch Ultra 3, including faster charging, 5G support, satellite connectivity, and a bigger screen. Both the Ultra 3 and Series 11 might get blood pressure monitoring that alerts users about high or low levels, as per the report by TechCrunch.Apple is also thinking about a sleep apnea detection feature but may delay it for more development. The Apple Watch SE 3 is expected to get only small updates, possibly a larger screen and maybe a plastic body version. Prices might be $250 for SE 3, $400 for Series 11, and $800 for Ultra 3, as mentioned in the reports.The AirPods Pro 3 may come after the 2022 release of AirPods Pro 2. Rumors say the new AirPods will have a sleeker design, touch controls, smaller earbuds, and a thinner case. The new H3 chip is expected to improve noise cancellation and adaptive sound, according to the report by TechCrunch.Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 on September 9, 2025.The iPhone 17 may have bigger screens, better cameras, and a faster 120Hz display.