The Morning After: What To Expect From Apple’s Iphone 17 Event Today

Apple’s yearly iPhone arena kicks disconnected later today, and we whitethorn yet spot nan iPhone Air. That would look alongside nan accustomed iPhone refresh, pinch an array of iPhone 17 devices. We’re expecting 4 models again: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Some reports propose bigger batteries will look crossed nan series. Still, nan rumored iPhone Air will beryllium nan method star, expected to beryllium nan thinnest iPhone ever, moreover slimmer than nan iPhone 6. However, location whitethorn beryllium immoderate compromises, specified arsenic a azygous 48-megapixel camera and a smaller battery.

The Air whitethorn beryllium nan only introduction successful nan iPhone 17 lineup to usage titanium this year. The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to beryllium made of aluminum, which is lighter. That could person immoderate users concerned pinch toughness, compared to nan iPhone 16 Pro, which had a titanium frame. Talking of nan iPhone Pro, aggregate rumors person suggested it will person an improved telephoto camera, pinch nan zoom lens jumping to 48MP resolution, which would fortify its integer zooming abilities.

Peripheral-wise, TechWoven cases could besides appear. These cases lucifer nan rumored creation connected nan iPhone 17 models, pinch nan wide camera bump. The leaks propose nan cases will person 2 lanyard holes for carrying astir your caller phone.

We’re besides expecting to spot caller Apple Watch models, including a Watch Ultra 3. That would beryllium nan first awesome update to nan rugged bid successful 2 years. It whitethorn see 5G connectivity and outer texting. A caller Apple Watch Series 11 is besides likely, but it’s not expected to shingle things up.

Rounding retired nan Apple hardware barrage, we mightiness spot nan AirPods Pro 3. These could present caller biometric sensors, for illustration an in-ear heart-rate monitor. While nan caller iPhones will motorboat pinch iOS 26, we don’t expect immoderate awesome announcements astir Apple’s AI endeavors aliases an overhauled Siri. At least, for now.

The Apple Awe Dropping arena kicks disconnected astatine 1PM ET/ 10AM PT. Will we beryllium there? Yes, of people we will. Check retired Engadget’s iPhone 17 arena liveblog correct here.

— Mat Smith

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