Apple announced a full lineup of new products, including a range of new iPhones, three new Apple Watch models and a new set of AirPods.
During the annual Apple event, held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, the tech giant announced the release of the highly-anticipated iPhone 17. The new smartphone will feature a 6.3-inch display (up from the iPhone 16's 6.1-inch display), an all-day battery with eight hours of video playback, a new 18-megapixel "Center Stage" front-facing camera and an improved processor.
In addition to the next generation iPhone, Apple also announced the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, a beefed-up version of the smartphone, and the iPhone Air, a newly-designed, sleek smartphone that is just 5.6 millimeters thick, making it the thinnest iPhone on the market. Three new Apple Watch models and a revamped AirPods set will also be on the market later this month.
Miss the Apple event livestream? Here's a breakdown of what was announced.
iPhone 17: Colors and features
- Colors: Lavender, mist blue, black, white and sage
- Cameras: 48-megapixel main camera, 12-megapizel 2x telephoto lens and 18-megapixel "Center Stage" front-facing camera. The front camera features a square sensor, meaning the smartphone will not need to be rotated to take photos in vertical and horizontal orientations.
- Battery life: All-day battery and 8 hours of video playback
- Nitty gritty: A19 processor, 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU
iPhone Air
- Colors: Black, white, gold and sky blue
- Cameras: 48-megapixel main camera and 12-megapixel 2x telephoto lens. The smartphone will offer dual-capture video capabilities, allowing users to record video on both rear and front cameras at once
- Battery life: New Adaptative Battery Mode, which tracks usage to save battery life when possible
- Nitty gritty: A19 processor, 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU
iPhone 17 Pro
- Colors: Silver, deep blue and cosmic orange
- Cameras: Three 48-megapixel rear cameras, 12-megapixel 8x telephoto lens and 18-megapixel front camera
- Battery life: Expanded battery pack size with up to 39 hours of video playback
- Nitty gritty: A19 Pro processor, 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU
How much do the new iPhones cost?
Here's a breakdown for the new iPhone prices:
- iPhone 17: $799
- iPhone Air: $999
- iPhone 17 Pro: $1,099
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: $1,199
When are the new iPhones available for purchase?
Pre-orders for the new iPhone models start Tuesday, Sept. 9 and the smartphones will be released on Friday, Sept. 19.
Apple Watches
Three new Apple Watch models were announced at the event.
Apple Watch Series 11
- Colors: Jet black, silver, rose gold and space gray
- Watch face: Two times more scratch resistant than previous models and features Apple's new Liquid Glass appearance with several new watch faces
- Battery life: Up to 24 hours
- Expanded Health: New features including menstrual cycle tracking, mental health and heart rate
- Sleep Score: New feature to help users better understand their sleep patterns through tracking bedtimes, sleep durations and resting heart rates
- Nitty gritty: 5-getabyte modem
Apple Watch SE3
- Colors: Starlight and midnight
- Watch face: Always-on display
- Battery life: Two times faster charge than previous models
- Nitty gritty: Apple SE10 chip
Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Colors: Black and natural titanium
- Watch face: Largest Apple Watch display
- Battery life: Up to 42 hours
- Nitty gritty: Satellite connectivity and 5-getabyte modem
How much are the new Apple Watches?
Here's a breakdown of the new Apple Watch prices:
- Apple Watch Series 11: $399
- Apple Watch SE3: $249
- Apple Watch Ultra 3: $799
When are the new Apple Watches available for purchase?
Pre-orders for the new Apple Watch models open Tuesday, Sept. 9 and the watches will be released on Friday, Sept. 19.
AirPods Pro 3
Finally, Apple is releasing a new generation of earbuds: AirPods Pro 3. Here's a look at the specs:
- Live translation: Powered by Apple's AI technology, the feature allows users to translate other languages through the earbuds, slightly delayed behind another person's speech. Users will also be able to speak in their native language through the earbuds, which can be translated live through text or speech.
- Active noise cancellation: Two times more improved than AirPods Pro 2 and four times more improved than the original AirPods
- Health: Heart rate sensing and up to 50 workouts available through the earbuds solely
- Battery life: 8 hours
- Nitty gritty: Ultra-low noise microphones and foam-infused ear tips,
How much are the new AirPods Pro 3?
The AirPods Pro 3 cost $249.
When are the new AirPods Pro 3 available for purchase?
The AirPods Pro 3 are available for pre-order on Tuesday, Sept. 9 and widely released on Friday, Sept. 19.
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