KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Apple iPhone 17 2025 Launch: Key Highlights
Here are the main highlights of today's launch event:
iPhones Ship Sept. 19: New iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3 will hit shelves and start shipping from September 19.
iPhone 17 Air Debuts: Thinnest and lightest iPhone yet with a titanium body, starting at $999.
iPhone 17: Entry-level model still priced at $799; gets bigger display with higher refresh rate and upgraded camera, while keeping overall size unchanged.
iPhone 17 Pro: Sees a $100 price hike to $1,099; now starts with 256GB storage instead of 128GB.
iPhone 17 Pro Max: Price unchanged at $1,199; Apple adds a new 2TB storage option.
AirPods Pro 3: Costing $249, they offer improved audio, better noise cancellation, and a standout feature — real-time translation of conversations.
Apple Watch Series 11: New health feature uses machine learning to flag high blood pressure risk.
iOS 26 Release: Rolls out as a free update on Monday.
With this, NDTV Profit ends its coverage of the 'awe-dropping' Apple event. Goodnight, folks!
Apple iPhone 17 Pro 2025 LIVE: Display Specifications
The iPhone 17 Pro models come in two sizes — 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches — maintaining Apple's distinction between the Pro and Pro Max variants. Both feature Super Retina XDR OLED panels, with peak outdoor brightness now boosted to 3,000 nits, up from 2,000 nits on the iPhone 16 Pro series. Apple also claims outdoor contrast has doubled for better visibility.
For durability, the new Ceramic Shield 2 covers both the front and, for the first time, the back of the devices. Apple says this upgraded material delivers three times more scratch resistance and four times better crack resistance than the previous back glass. The displays continue to support ProMotion refresh rates of up to 120Hz and Always-On functionality.
Apple iPhone 17 2025 LIVE: The A19 Chipset At Play
Apple's iPhone 17 is powered by the A19 chipset and comes with Apple Intelligence. With iOS 26, it gets the visual intelligence, live-translation and the ceramic shield 2 display.
Apple iPhone 17 2025 LIVE: Apple Shares See A Dip
Share price of Apple Inc. was down 1.28% to $234.84, as of 11:53 IST.
Apple iPhone 17 2025 LIVE: Here's How The New Lineup Is Priced
Check out the iPhone 17 series prices:
iPhone 17 Price: from $799.
iPhone 17 Air Price: from $999.
iPhone 17 Pro Price: from $1,099.
iPhone 17 Pro Max Price: from $1,199.
Apple Event 2025 LIVE: 'Awe-Dropping' Event Comes To A Close
Apple iPhone 17 2025 LIVE: iPhone 17 Pro Now Launched
The 'awe-dropping' event is being filmed by an iPhone 17 pro, too.
Apple iPhone 17 2025 LIVE: Thinnest Ever iPhone Air Now Launched
The lightest and thinnest iPhone that Apple ever made — iPhone Air — has been unveiled. Measuring just 5.6 mm in thickness, the iPhone Air took the spotlight at the Apple event and is expected to pave the way for future lightweight devices from Apple.
Apple iPhone 17 2025 LIVE: Tim Cook Launches iPhone 17 Series
The new iPhone 17 debuts with Ceramic Shield 3 for added durability and is powered by the A19 chipset, designed to deliver Apple’s latest AI features. A new display engine further enhances ProMotion technology for smoother performance.
On the camera front, the iPhone 17 features a 48MP ultra-wide main sensor with OIS, alongside a 12MP telephoto lens with OIS. Apple has also expanded the optical range to deliver sharper macro shots.
Apple Event 2025 LIVE: Apple Watch Ultra 3 Launched
Apple Event 2025 LIVE: Apple Watch SE 3 Now Out
The Watch SE 3 supports gestures like double tap, and comes with temperature sensing, sleep apnoea notification, and sleep scores, along with improved battery life.
Apple Watch Series 11 Live Updates: Alert For Possible Hypertension Now Available
Expected to be available in 150 regions soon, with FDA clearance in the works.
Apple Event Live Updates: Apple Watch Series 11 Now Launched
The Watch Series 11 comes with heart, hearing, sleep, and mental health features, including blood pressure monitoring capabilities, quality of sleep scores, and other fitness features.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Live Updates: Live Translation Now Available
AirPods Pro 3 has live translation powered by Apple Intelligence.
Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: New Generation AirPods Pro 3 Launched
Available at $249, from Sept. 19.
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Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: Completely Wireless iPhone 17 Air On The Cards
The Air is tipped to eliminate USB-C and other traditional ports in favour of a completely wireless setup.
Apple iPhone 17 Air Live Updates: Specs And Features
The iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to showcase a sleek profile. With a thickness of 5.5 mm and weighing around 145 gm, it may become the lightest and thinnest iPhone to date. The device is expected to get a titanium-aluminium alloy frame.
The Air is anticipated to come with a single 48MP main rear camera and a 24MP front-facing camera, in addition to supporting Dynamic Island, Face ID, and Always-On feature. The iPhone 17 Air could house a compact yet dense 2,900mAh battery, with a special battery case planned as well.
Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: What Colours Can We Look Forward To?
The base iPhone 17 is expected to be available in the following colours: black, white, pastel blue, and light pink.
Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: Expected Specs
Analysts suggest that the iPhone 17 will feature the new and powerful A19 chipset. This is likely to improve both device performance and efficiency. However, it may not see enhancements in RAM and might still include 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
Regarding cameras, the standard iPhone 17 is predicted to include an upgraded 24MP front-facing camera, while the wide and ultrawide cameras may remain unchanged. It could pack a 3,600mAh battery.
The base iPhone 17 is anticipated to boast a 6.3-inch display, larger than the 6.1-inch screen found on the iPhone 16. Additionally, the base edition is expected to feature a 120Hz LTPO OLED panel this year, improving from the 60Hz display of its predecessor. An aluminium frame for the iPhone 17 is also likely.
Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3 On The Cards
Alongside the iPhone 17 series, Apple is also expected to unveil the new Apple Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3 at today’s launch event. The line-up is likely to include the Watch SE 3 as well. These models are tipped to bring advanced health features and possibly improved battery life.
Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: What's The iPhone 17's Expected Price?
Below are the iPhone 17 series prices as per TrendForce:
iPhone 17 Price: $799 (128GB).
iPhone 17 Pro Price: $1,199 (256GB).
iPhone 17 Pro Max Price: $1,299 (256GB).
iPhone 17 Air Price: $1,099 (256GB).
Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: New iOS 26 Release
The iPhone 17 launch will also spotlight Apple's new iOS 26. The update brings the all-new Liquid Glass UI with split views, which has already seen refinements in recent beta versions. More details on features and the release date are expected in just an hour.
Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: What Models Will Be Seeing Themselves Out This Year?
Historically, Apple keeps its two non-Pro models from the previous year, offering them at a discount post its latest model launch.
This indicates that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus might still be available on the market, with likely a price cut of $100 (approximately Rs 8,800).
It also means the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus from 2023 are likely to be phased out, although they might be available till the stocks last.
Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: Tim Cook Drops Early Morning Update
The Apple iPhone 17 launch is now less than two hours away. Apple CEO Tim Cook has already set the stage with an early morning post from Apple Park in California. Shot on iPhone 17? We'll see!
Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: How Are Apple Shares Doing Pre-Launch?
Shares of Apple Inc. are down 0.59% or 1.40 points to $236.48, as of 8:30 p.m. IST. ahead of the big launch event.
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Apple iPhone 17 Live Updates: Launch Time In India
The iPhone 17 series is scheduled for release today during the Apple event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The keynote address for the iPhone 17 Pro Max launch is slated to start at 10:30 p.m. in India.
Apple iPhone 17 Launch Live Updates: What To Expect
Apple is hours away from unveiling the highly-awaited iPhone 17 series. The line-up is expected to feature four models — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max, which will come with major spec upgrades and top-end features.
Stay tuned as NDTV Profit brings you live updates and key highlights of the much-anticipated launch.
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