Confirming the buzz that's been building for months, Apple is gearing up to pull the curtain back on the iPhone 17, setting the stage for its launch at a special event slated for September 9, as reported by CW39. The Cupertino tech giant has dubbed the occasion with the tagline "Awe dropping," with the proceedings expected to kickstart a series of pre-orders beginning September 12.
Not taking any chances with the anticipation, Apple's planned product lineup includes the flagship iPhone 17 alongside three other models, promising a redesigned approach following the discontinuation of the "Plus" variant - a move driven by less-than-stellar sales, according to details shared by Gulf News; not only is there is an iPhone 17, but there's also the new introduction, iPhone 17 Air, as well as the higher-end iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The talk of the town is the iPhone 17 Air, pegged as a balance between affordability and flagship features, crafted to be the thinnest iPhone yet with a chassis measuring somewhere between 5.5 to 6.25mm, however, this could mean it may sport a smaller battery at 2,800mAh and a single 48MP rear camera. On the screen front, consumers can expect a bump in the standard iPhone 17 display size to 6.3 inches, effectively aligning it with the Pro version and dropping the smaller sizes of previous models, as detailed by Gulf News.
Elevating the display game, all iPhone 17 models are rumored to feature slick LTPO OLED displays with ProMotion tech, thereby delivering a uniform 120Hz refresh rate across the entire lineup for an uninterrupted smooth experience, a significant change given that such high refresh rates were previously only a Pro model luxury, backing the speculation of a more premium feel for the entire range, including the mid-tier Air model; this specification was mentioned by both CW39 and Gulf News.
As for those opting for the top-of-the-line iPhone 17 Pro models, those devices will retain their respective 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, with the Pro Max model potentially boasting a more robust 5,000mAh battery, aiming to offer users prolonged usage times. With just a day left before the big reveal, tech enthusiasts and Apple fans are on the edge of their seats, eager to see if the devices live up to the "Awe dropping" promise, as per Gulf News.
