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Apple Unveils Four iPhone 17 Models, Major Camera Upgrades, and Price Adjustments

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Apple is expected to unveil four new iPhone 17 models this year: the standard iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Air, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Pro and Pro Max versions are expected to feature larger camera modules, while the iPhone 17 Air is rumored to become the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever produced. Apple is also planning to introduce the Apple Watch Series 11, the third-generation Apple Watch SE, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro is anticipated to retail for $50 more than the iPhone 16 Pro, with at least 256GB of storage, which is twice as much as the base model from the previous year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to have a full-width horizontal camera bar, replacing the traditional camera layout.
  • Apple is expected to swap out titanium for aluminum in the iPhone 17 Pro models while retaining last year's dimensions.
  • Both phones will run on the new A19 Pro processor, delivering top-tier performance without any downgrades.
  • Camera upgrades include a 24MP front-facing camera and a 48MP telephoto lens joining the existing 48MP main and ultra-wide sensors.
  • The iPhone 17 Pro Max will reportedly gain a larger battery for longer runtime, while both models will feature a more scratch-resistant, anti-glare display.
  • Color choices are expected to include four finishes: orange, dark blue, silver, and black.
  • The iPhone 17 Pro will have at least 256GB of storage, which is twice as much as the base model from the previous year.
  • The new 256GB base version could debut at $1,049 (around Rs. 91,735), replacing the $999 128GB model.
  • The Starbucks iPhone 17 Pro, which has 1.5 million followers on Weibo, has made this claim three times in the last few weeks.
  • The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to become the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever produced.

Statistics:

  • $50 increase in price for the iPhone 17 Pro compared to the iPhone 16 Pro.
  • 256GB of storage in the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, twice as much as the base model from the previous year.
  • $1,049 (around Rs. 91,735) for the new 256GB base version of the iPhone 17 Pro.
  • 1.5 million followers of the Weibo account, Instant Digital, which made this claim three times in the last few weeks.
  • 4 colors available for the iPhone 17 Pro: orange, dark blue, silver, and black.

Sources:

  • Weibo, Instant Digital account, with 1.5 million followers
  • Contify.com, distributed by IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.

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