During the teardown of the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, iFixIt observed that Apple might have resorted to a clever solution to streamline production. Here are the details.
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Apple’s new iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups debut tomorrow. Apple is preparing for the festivities with special displays at its retail store, including a stunning design at Apple BKC in Mumbai, India.
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The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone Air all arrive in stores tomorrow, September 19. Now, Apple has begun notifying the first pre-order customers for the new iPhones that their devices have shipped.
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In a new video shot entirely on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, photographer Tyler Stalman takes an in-depth look at the cameras on the new iPhone 17 lineup, with a special focus on the Pro models. Here’s what he found.
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My friend Henry Casey at CNN Underscored published his iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max review this afternoon, and he noticed an odd imaging problem with the camera. Apple says a fix is coming in a future software update.
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Every so often, Apple makes a design decision that draws a line in the sand. One that feels like a delineation between one era and the next. The iPhone Air is that kind of device. It’s strikingly thin and sets a new standard for how an iPhone should feel in your hand.
The iPhone Air is also an example of the compromises that come with pushing the design boundaries of a form factor. The question is whether it correctly strikes that balance. I’ve been using the iPhone Air since it was announced last week to find out.
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Since pre-orders opened last Friday, most iPhones have slipped to a 2–3 or 3–4 week delivery forecast, except for the iPhone Air, which remains available on launch day in every configuration but one.
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Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that demand for the new iPhone 17 lineup is strong, with initial orders beating out those for last year’s iPhone 16.
He points to a clear indication that the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the star performer, although does acknowledge that demand for the iPhone Air may become clearer over time …
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Apple has been including Portrait Mode on iPhone models with only one back camera since the iPhone XR, but the iPhone Air is the first one to get a fully-featured Portrait Mode.
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Apple has updated its iPhone Repair and Service website to include service fees for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air. Here are the prices for battery, glass, and other replacements.
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Today, Apple CEO Tim Cook visited Corning’s factory in Harrodsburg, KY, where he spoke with CNBC’s Jim Cramer about the company’s recent product announcements, as well as Apple’s investment in the glass maker. Watch the videos below.
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I always buy an iPhone Pro, but this year I opted for iPhone Air instead, and three words from Apple’s presentation—“power of Pro”—sum up why.
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Today is iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air pre-order day, a day that is always a combination of exciting and stressful for Apple fans.
The first pre-orders are scheduled to arrive on September 19, but shipping estimates have already started to slip for some of the new iPhone models …
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The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air are now available to order. First deliveries ship on September 19.
You could order AirPods Pro 3 and new Apple Watch lineup as soon as the event ended, but today is the first time customers can claim their new iPhones for launch day. You can also buy new accessories, including the Crossbody Strap and the TechWoven cases.
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iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air? It’s a harder decision than usual this year for many iPhone buyers. Here’s how Apple’s latest flagship models stack up against each other, and all the differences that matter.
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Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone Air appears to be earning a lot of buzz, but for some users there’s a very important question still unanswered: will it bend? Here’s what Apple executives said in a new interview.
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Last year when rumors started swirling around Apple’s plans for an ultra-thin new iPhone, one limitation on thinness was expected to be the USB-C charging port. But it turns out, Apple had a clever solution to make iPhone Air’s USB-C port unusually thin: 3D-printed titanium.
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Apple’s hardware design chief said yesterday the company knew it would be hard for some to choose between the new iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max.
That isn’t true for everyone, of course. For some, the decision will be very straightforward – but I can see how it could be tricky for others …
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Alongside the new iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, and more, Apple unveiled a wide range of new accessories across both its own brand and Beats. Here’s everything new.
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In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Apple’s Vice President of Industrial Design Molly Anderson, and Apple’s Vice President of Human Interface Design Alan Dye discussed their hopes and own reactions to the iPhone Air. Here are the details.
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Yesterday, Apple unveiled its brand new ultra-thin iPhone Air. While they did show off much about the phone in the keynote, there are a number of smaller details you can only find by digging into the website. We’ll be rounding those up here.
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You know the drill: new iPhones, new wallpapers. And if you liked what you saw during the “Awe Dropping” event, we’ve got you covered. Download the new wallpapers below.
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iPhone Air is a brand new model in Apple’s lineup with a screen size that’s noticeably bigger than the iPhone 17 Pro. Here’s how the two models measure up in dimensions.
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Apple just launched four new iPhones: the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone Air. The introduction of iPhone Air makes a purchase decision especially difficult this year. But Apple seems to know that, as it’s published a new video to help shoppers decide on the right model for them.
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