Apple may have accidentally leaked Watch Ultra 3, likely to launch with iPhone 17 in September
The iPhone 17 series is also tipped to get notable changes. A new model, called the iPhone 17 Air, might replace the Plus variant. It is rumoured to have a slimmer body, around 2mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro and a 6.6-inch display. The regular iPhone 17 could grow from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, while the Pro Max is expected to retain its 6.9-inch size.Design changes could make the Pro models stand out, with a new rear camera layout running across the width of the phone and more rounded corners for a smoother look. The camera system could also see improvements. The front camera is said to get an upgrade from 12 megapixels to 24 megapixels, which should improve selfies and video quality. The base iPhone 17 is expected to keep a dual-camera setup with a 48-megapixel main sensor, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max could feature three 48-megapixel cameras for main, ultrawide, and telephoto shots, along with support for 8K video recording.Performance upgrades are also on the cards. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could use the new A19 Pro chip, while the standard iPhone 17 may get the A18 chip from the iPhone 16. RAM is likely to increase to 12GB for the top model and up to 8GB for the base versions. The battery capacities are expected to increase to power the larger displays, and the regular iPhone 17 may see the biggest increase. Apple could also introduce 35W fast charging for quicker top-ups. The Pro Max might come with a vapour chamber cooling system to manage performance during heavy use. But, since these details are not officially confirmed by Apple, users are advised to take them with a pinch of salt.- Ends
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