Apple iPhone 17 Event — Key Announcements
Apple revealed its latest hardware: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and an updated Apple Watch SE. Below is a concise breakdown of the biggest announcements.
iPhone 17
- 6.3-inch ProMotion 120Hz display with thinner borders
- Ceramic Shield 2: ~3x scratch resistance improvement
- A19 chipset (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU) and improved neural engine
- ~8 extra hours of battery life vs previous model
- Cameras: 48MP main Fusion ultra wide + 12MP telephoto; improved center-stage selfie with larger square sensor
Amazon search: Find iPhone 17 on Amazon
iPhone Air
- Thinnest iPhone yet at 5.6mm; spacecraft-grade titanium
- 6.5-inch always-on ProMotion display up to 3,000 nits
- A19 Pro chip with neural accelerators; N1 chip (Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6); C1X modem (2x previous speed)
- 48MP Fusion main + 12MP 2x telephoto; center-stage front camera
- All-day battery with Adaptive Power Mode; MagSafe compatibility
Amazon search: Find iPhone Air on Amazon
AirPods Pro 3
- New biometric sensors with heart-rate monitoring and Fitness app integration
- Improved audio, spatial listening, foam-infused eartips, stronger ANC
- Live translation powered by Apple Intelligence; new gesture to trigger translation
- ~8 hours battery per charge; priced at $249; available to order today, widely available Sept 19
Amazon search: Buy AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon
Apple Watch Series 11
- Thinner, more durable, 2x scratch resistance
- First Apple Watch with 5G; improved power efficiency; up to 24 hours battery
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) monitoring and alerts via Health app
Apple Watch Ultra 3
- LTPO 3 display, satellite connectivity, Emergency SOS
Amazon search: Find Apple Watch Ultra 3 on Amazon
Apple Watch SE (updated)
- Always-on display option, optional 5G, S10 chip, gesture support (Double Tab), Sleep Score & sleep apnea notifications
- Battery remains ~18 hours but adds fast charging
Preorders opened at the event; many products ship/widely available on September 19. Links above are Amazon search pages for product availability.
Which product are you most excited about? Leave a comment below!