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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Apple iPhone 17 Pro design leaked: Check out the expected launch date, price, and more
iPhone 17 Pro leaks: iPhone 17 Air titanium frame rumours have shaken up expectations, as leaks reveal Apple might limit the premium titanium build exclusively to the trim iPhone 17 Air, while the 17 Pro and Pro Max opt for more traditional aluminum frames. This bold reversal not only reshapes Apple's material hierarchy but highlights the Air model as a distinct, ultra-slim standout. The shift arrives alongside broader rumours around the iPhone 17 lineup—such as A19 chips, redesigned camera modules, and thinner bezels—fueling curiosity about how each model will differentiate itself this September. With Apple's decision to reserve titanium for the Air variant, anticipation is mounting: could this be the iPhone that redefines premium design? iPhone 17 Pro launch date in India (Expected) Apple usually follows a consistent launch schedule, and the iPhone 17 Pro model is expected to be revealed between September 11-13, 2025. Pre-orders could begin immediately after the official unveiling, and if Apple sticks to its traditional timeline, the iPhone 17 series may go on sale around September 19, 2025. iPhone 17 Pro design leaked According to recent sources, aluminium will replace titanium in the Pro line in the next series, marking a significant shift in design philosophy so soon after adopting the premium metal. Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst for Apple, clarified the development further. Kuo pointed out that titanium will only emerge on the upcoming iPhone 17 Air and is not being completely abandoned. Kuo claims that the device will have a titanium-aluminium alloy frame, which has less titanium than the Pro and Pro Max metal frames currently on the market. This suggests a hybrid design that might save money or weight while maintaining a high-end experience. Analyst Jeff Pu has also confirmed this tendency in his most recent research note. Pu said in an investor letter with equities research firm GF Securities that aluminium frames are anticipated for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to a MacRumors report. The iPhone 17 Air is the only model in the lineup that is likely going to employ titanium. Titanium has long been a distinguishing feature of Apple's "Pro" gadgets. That approach would be significantly altered by the next iPhone 17 Air, which is anticipated to be positioned as a lighter and more reasonably priced variant. The decision is unexpected, according to 9to5Mac, since the iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to be less expensive than the more expensive Pro and Pro Max models, but it will have a more upscale design. 9to5Mac suggests that titanium is being utilized in the Air to assist cut weight, especially if the Pro models are switching back to stainless steel. However, 9to5Mac claims that because aluminum is lighter than titanium, the decision is a little perplexing. iPhone 17 Pro expected price in India The Pro version might cost about Rs 1,39,900, and the Pro Max version would cost Rs 1,64,900 to deliver. As of yet, the price has not been confirmed.
GSM Arena
7 days ago
- GSM Arena
iPhone 17 now rumored to feature Apple A19 chip
A while back, we saw a rumor that claimed the upcoming iPhone 17 would be equipped with the same Apple A18 chip as its predecessor. Well, it turns out that GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu is now backtracking from his previous claim and expects the iPhone 17 to feature the all-new Apple A19 chip, which will also power the iPhone 17 Air. iPhone 17 renders in Green and Purple If you were also hoping for more RAM on the baseline iPhone 17, that's apparently not going to happen. The latest report from Pu suggests the device will once again feature 8GB LPDDR5 RAM. The other two models in the iPhone 17 series are expected to feature 12GB RAM, with the 17 Air offering the same LPDDR5 speeds. Meanwhile, the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will receive faster LPDDR5X RAM. iPhone 17 family dummy units The entire iPhone 17 series is also rumored to bring Apple's self-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip. The vanilla model is expected to offer a larger 6.3-inch OLED, which may finally get a 120Hz refresh rate though it won't be of the LTPO variety (ProMotion in Apple lingo) like on the Pro series. As per the latest rumor, Apple will launch the iPhone 17 series on September 8. Via
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Apple may not bring next-generation AirPods with iPhone 17 series: Report
Representative image Apple may not launch the next-generation AirPods Pro until 2026, according to a new report by Jeff Pu, an analyst at GF Securities in Hong Kong. This update seems to contradict previous reports that suggested a much earlier launch, possibly in late 2025. Earlier this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that Apple was preparing to launch new AirPods with heart rate tracking 'in a few months'. While he did not reveal a launch month, but the report pointed to a late 2025 release. Code hints of AirPods Pro 3 were also found in the iOS 26 beta by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser, adding to speculation. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now claims that major AirPods updates may not arrive until 2026, when models with infrared (IR) cameras are expected to begin mass production. It remains unclear if Kuo was referring to the standard AirPods or the Pro version. If true, it means that the next-generation AirPods may not launch alongside iPhone 17 series. Jeff Pu's product roadmap shows Apple focusing on other devices in 2025. He expects the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 to launch later this year. He also predicts Apple will release a new HomePad tablet, though no date was given. Past trends point to iPhone event launch of AirPods by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo Having said that Apple usually announces big AirPods upgrades alongside new iPhones, often during its September events. For example, the AirPods Pro 2 launched in September 2022, and if the Pro 3 arrives in 2026, it would mark a four-year gap between generations. AirPods Pro 3 what to expect Apple AirPods Pro 3 are expected to bring big improvements like better active noise cancellation along with new health features like heart rate tracking. These features are similar to what Apple recently added to the new Powerbeats Pro 2. The most recent update to the AirPods Pro line was a USB-C charging case in 2023. LAVA SHARK 5G: 5 reasons to buy! AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Tom's Guide
04-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
iPhone 18 Pro performance rumor means you may want to skip iPhone 17 Pro
The iPhone 17 series may not be here yet, but we've already started hearing rumors about what the iPhone 18 series may have to offer. The latest reiterates claims we've heard already, suggesting the upcoming A20 chipset will be built using a 2nm process. The information comes from analyst Jeff Pu, in a research note from GF Securities (via MacRumors). Pu claims that the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and the upcoming iPhone Fold will be powered by this chip. No word on what this means for the iPhone 18 and 18 Air, but if rumors are to be believed these phones may not be released until March 2027 — roughly six months after the Pro models. Hopefully Apple still offers an A20 chipset in those phones, even if it doesn't offer quite as much performance power. For those unfamiliar with the process, building smaller chips this way offers better transistor density, which offers a significant boost to both performance and energy efficiency. This means the iPhone 18 Pro should be significantly more powerful than the iPhone 17 Pro, while also lasting longer on a single charge. Past reports have suggested that these chips could be up to 15% faster while offering a 30% improvement to power efficiency compared to the still-unreleased A19 chips. That could be particularly important for future Apple Intelligence upgrades, since better performance could offer more powerful on-device features. Rumor has it the iPhone 18 Pro could also feature the first fully-under display Face ID system Apple has produced since the feature's inception back in 2017. What this means is that all the necessary facial recognition hardware will be hidden away, leaving the front camera as the only visible cut-out in the screen. The camera itself is then rumored to be going under the display in 2027, to mark the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone. However all these changes have only been rumored for the Pro models, and it's unclear if and when the non-Pro iPhones will get these changes. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. That 20th anniversary iPhone, whether it's called iPhone 19 or iPhone 20, is supposedly going to lay the groundwork for all future iPhones. That phone has been described as a "mostly-glass curved iPhone" complete with a new wraparound display on all four sides of the device. Meanwhile the iPhone 17 series isn't expected to be quite so ground-breaking. Though dummy units and renders suggest that we will be seeing a new full-width camera bar on the rear of the Pro models and the iPhone 17 Air. The Air, of course, is a brand new design replacing the iPhone 17 Plus, designed to emphasise style with an ultra-thin design. You can read more about all four iPhone 17 phones, and keep up with all the latest news and rumors, in our iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max hubs.
India Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Fold likely to be powered by Apple A20 using breakthrough 2nm tech
Apple is planning a major change in the way it builds chips for its iPhones, and the impact could be huge. In a research note with equity research firm GF Securities this week, Apple analyst Jeff Pu claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple's first foldable phone — possibly called the iPhone 18 Fold — will all be powered by a brand-new A20 chip. What makes this chip special is that it is expected to be made using TSMC's second-generation 2nm technology, which will be the most advanced in the smartphone world when it arrives in now, Apple's latest iPhones use chips built on the 3nm process, like the A18 Pro in the iPhone 16 Pro. Moving to 2nm means the chip will be even smaller and more power-efficient, which could lead to better battery life and smoother performance. But the real game-changer lies in how this chip will be to use new chip packaging tech for first time on iPhoneThe A20 chip won't just be powerful because of the 2nm process. Apple is also said to use a new chip packaging technique called WMCM, or Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module. While that might sound too technical, here's a simple way to understand it: Think of a chip as a tiny brain, and memory (RAM) as its workspace. In most phones today, these parts are connected using a small "bridge" — like a tiny road. But in this new packaging method, Apple will place the chip and memory closer together, right at the wafer level, without using that road or bridge at closer connection can help the chip work faster and use less power, especially for tasks that need quick memory access — like AI, image processing, and high-end games. It is similar to how in a kitchen, if everything you need is within reach, you work faster and more already preparing for large-scale productionBehind the scenes, Apple's chip partner TSMC is getting ready to build these new A20 chips using WMCM, according to Pu. The company is setting up a dedicated production line and expects to start producing up to 50,000 wafers per month by late 2026. That number could more than double in 2027 as more devices adopt this tech. For your reference, a wafer is a thin, round slice of semiconductor material (usually silicon) on which thousands of tiny chips are made. Apple's move to this new packaging also shows how quickly smartphone chips are catching up with high-end computer chips used in data centres and AI iPhone could become a hardware testbedInterestingly, Apple is not just limiting this new chip to the Pro models. The iPhone 18 Fold, which will be Apple's first foldable iPhone, is also expected to come with the A20 chip. This suggests Apple sees its foldable not just as a fancy new design, but also as a serious performer with cutting-edge hardware this change in chip design could bring major improvements to speed, efficiency, and even heat management. For everyday users, that could mean longer battery life, faster app launches, and better handling of AI features — all without needing a bigger battery or thicker Apple hasn't confirmed any of this officially. But, with the iPhone 18 lineup still more than a year away, these early reports already give us a hint at how Apple is planning to stay ahead in the smartphone race.
