Apple Unveils iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, Watch Series 11 in Cupertino

Apple's highly anticipated "Awe Dropping" event unveiled the new iPhone 17 lineup, including the rumored slimmer iPhone 17 Air, alongside the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models featuring significant upgrades such as a 120Hz refresh rate, LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED displays, and an increased base storage of 256GB. Powered by the advanced A19 Pro Bionic chipset, the Pro models boast enhanced RAM options of 8GB and 12GB, supporting improved Apple intelligence functions. Complementing the iPhones, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 11 and a new Apple Watch Ultra, both running on WatchOS 26 with the new "Liquid Glass" design and improved durability, including 5G support and longer battery life. The event also showcased the AirPods Pro 3, featuring longer battery life, enhanced noise cancellation up to four times better than previous versions, live language translation, and sweat and water resistance. Despite the excitement, Apple faces ongoing pressure to innovate amid rising tariffs and competitive challenges in AI technology. Overall, the event highlighted Apple's focus on design innovation, health monitoring features like blood pressure detection, and enhanced user experience across its flagship products.