With the highly anticipated tech event just four days away Mark Gurman has highlighting updates across iPhone, smartwatch, and audio product lines

What to Expect

iPhone 17 Series

• iPhone 17: Larger 6.3-inch ProMotion display and A19 chip.
• iPhone 17 Air: Ultra-thin design (≈5.5 mm), 6.6-inch screen, single rear camera, eSIM support with Apple C1 modem, potential battery limitations, and a new Sky Blue hue.
• iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max: Redesigned full-width rear camera bar, upgraded to 48 MP telephoto lens with variable aperture, simultaneous front/back video capture, new wireless charging cutout, A19 Pro chip with longer battery life, and aluminum frame in colors like orange.

Apple Watch Upgrades

• Ultra 3: S11 chip, larger display matching Series 10, 5G RedCap cellular, and satellite connectivity.
• Series 11: Brighter screen with fresh color/band options.
• SE model: Enhanced display and more powerful chip.

Audio Enhancements

• AirPods Pro 3: New H3 chip, improved ANC with better sound quality, heart-rate and possibly temperature monitoring, live translation, and a redesigned, more compact charging case without a physical pairing button

Apple is also expected to debut new accessories such as non-leather iPhone cases and a premium cross-body strap tailored for the iPhone 17 range—design features that have drawn interest during accessory reveals at IFA 2025.

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This launch kicks off a reported three-year overhaul plan for the iPhone, beginning with the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air in 2025, followed by a foldable model in 2026 and a major redesign to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027.