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Apple iPhone 17 Air is among the most anticipated smartphones launching this year. The rumours suggest that the device will be replacing the Plus variant and will be the slimmest iPhone ever. Launching along with the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the device will reportedly offer a single camera setup, a decent battery, and Apple’s A19 Pro chipset along with a flagship display with ProMotion.
While all the details are still under wraps, the rumour mill has already shed some light on the release date, specifications, design, and other details.
According to reports, the iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone 17 Air, will be released on September 8, with pre-orders beginning soon. According to the report, the device will go on sale to the general public on September 19. However, these are not the official dates, so we may have to wait a few more weeks.
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According to the reliable tipster Majin Bu, the iPhone 17 Air is said to launch in four different colours including Black, Silver, Light Gold, and Blue. Check out how it will look.
Apple iPhone 17 Air specifications
If leaks are believed to be true, the device could get a 6.6-inch OLED panel with ProMotion tech. It is said to debut with 5.5mm thickness and weigh 145 grams. The device may debut with an A19 Pro chipset and could come coupled with 8GB RAM to support Apple Intelligence. It may be backed by a 3,000 mAh battery.
For the camera, the device may offer a single 48MP primary shooter with 2x optical zoom. On the front, there could be a 48MP selfie camera.
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The Apple iPhone 17 Air is expected to be priced at around Rs 90,000 in the Indian market. However, it remains to be seen how Apple positions it in the market. The smartphone will be rivalling the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.