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iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Price, Specifications, Launch Highlights: Apple Tuesday announced the iPhone 17 Air, the biggest iPhone leap in recent years. iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch ProMotion display, A19 chip, 48MP dual fusion camera system, and revolutionary Center Stage front camera that eliminates the need to rotate for landscape selfies. The groundbreaking iPhone 17 Air at 5.6mm thick becomes the thinnest iPhone ever, powered by A19 Pro chip with Apple’s first custom modem and wireless chips, delivering all-day battery life despite its impossibly thin profile.
Apple goes heavy on design change with the thinnest iPhone ever
The starting prices for Apple’s latest lineup are as follows: the iPhone 17 (256 GB) is priced at Rs 82,900, while the ultra-thin iPhone Air (256 GB) starts at Rs 1,19,900. The iPhone 17 Pro (256 GB) is available at Rs 1,34,900, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max (256 GB) tops the range at Rs 1,49,900. In the wearables category, the Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) is priced at Rs 46,900, the Apple Watch Ultra (49mm) at Rs 89,900, and the Apple Watch SE (40mm) at Rs 25,900. For audio, the AirPods 3 are available at Rs 25,900.
The iPhone 17 Pro features a complete redesign with forged aluminium unibody and Apple’s first vapour chamber thermal system delivering 40% better sustained performance than iPhone 16 Pro, while being lighter than previous titanium models. The camera system achieves a major breakthrough with all cameras now 48MP including a new fusion telephoto offering 4x and 8x zoom (Apple’s longest optical reach), 18MP Center Stage front camera, and support for professional features like ProRes RAW capture and Genlock synchronisation.
Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 with heart rate sensor, improved battery life for $249
The AirPods Pro 3, meanwhile, deliver breakthrough audio with twice the active noise cancellation of previous generation, live translation powered by Apple Intelligence, improved fit with five ear tip sizes, and enhanced durability with IP57 rating. New fitness capabilities include heart rate sensing during workouts and tracking for 50+ workout types. Battery life extends to 8 hours with ANC and 10 hours in transparency mode, priced at $249.
Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 introduce significant health advances including hypertension notifications that can alert over 1 million people with undiagnosed high blood pressure in the first year. All models feature sleep score analysis, 5G connectivity, and improved durability. Ultra 3 adds satellite connectivity for off-grid communication, while Series 11 offers 24-hour battery life and SE 3 brings always-on display to the affordable tier.
