Apple Event Highlights: Apple iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Pro, Pro Max, Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3 and AirPods Pro 3 Launched

Apple launched four iPhone 17 series models, three Apple Watch models, and the next-gen AirPods Pro 3 at its 'Awe Dropping' event.

Written by David Delima, Shaurya Tomer | Updated: 10 September 2025 00:50 IST

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Apple could launch the iPhone 17 series at its 'Awe Dropping' event
The company could also announce the release dates for macOS 26, iOS 26
Apple is expected to unveil a new, thin iPhone 17 Air model this year

Apple September 2025 Event Highlights: iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11 and more were launched

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Sep 09, 2025 23:46 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone 17 Series Price in India Announced as Apple Launch Event Ends

Pricing for the iPhone 17 in India starts at Rs. 82,900, while the iPhone Air begins at Rs. 1,19,900. That's a considerable jump over last year's iPhone 16 Plus, which started at Rs. 99,999 for the base model. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are priced at Rs. 1,34,990 and Rs. 1,49,900, respectively, and both these models now come with 256GB of built-in storage.

Sep 09, 2025 23:42 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Pricing Announced

Apple's new iPhone 17 is priced at $799 for the base model with 128GB of storage, while the iPhone Air starts at $899. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro start at $1,099 and $1,199, respectively. Pre-orders start on Friday, and they will be available starting September 19.

Sep 09, 2025 23:40 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Features Overview

Here's a quick look at all the features of the new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, which bring camera and performance upgrades over last years iPhone 16 Pro models.

Sep 09, 2025 23:35 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Launched With Triple 48-Megapixel Fusion Cameras

All the three rear cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are 48-megapixel Fusion sensors. The tetraprism telephoto camera now supports up to 8x optical zoom and up to 40x hybrid zoom. It offers better portrait photos, improved zoom, better macro photos. The handsets are also equipped with am 18-megapixel selfie camera with Center Stage support.

Sep 09, 2025 23:29 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone 17 Pro Launched With A19 Pro Chip, Vapour Chamber Cooling Launched

The new flagship models are here, and the iPhone 17 Pro is the first flagship smartphone from the company to feature a vapour chamber cooling system. It is expected to offer higher sustained performance during more demanding workloads. This also means that the iPhone 17 Pro is now equipped with an aluminium frame instead of the titanium one that was introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro.

Sep 09, 2025 23:25 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone Air Features at a Glance

Sep 09, 2025 23:24 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Apple Air is eSIM Only, to Make Room for Bigger Battery

Apple says the iPhone Air is an eSIM only phone to maximise space for the battery. The company says it can deliver "all day battery life" but didn't offer any specifics. It will come with new accessories, including a slim MagSafe battery pack, which can offer up to 40 hours of battery life with the handset.

Sep 09, 2025 23:22 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone Air Has a 48-Megapixel Fusion Camera With 2x Telephoto

The iPhone Air only has a single 48-megapixel rear camera, but Apple says that it supports 2x telephoto photos (using an in-sensor crop) at 12-megapixel. It also has the same Centre Stage feature as the standard iPhone 17 model.

Sep 09, 2025 23:19 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Apple N1 Networking Chip, C1X Modem Debut on the iPhone Air

Apple's new N1 networking chip and its second gen C1X modem are making their debut on the iPhone Air. Apple says the N1 chip supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread protocols, and the C1X modem offers better performance and improved connectivity.

Sep 09, 2025 23:17 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone Air Comes in Four Colour Options

The iPhone Air is equipped with Apple's new A19 Pro chip, and the company says it is the fastest chip in a smartphone. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) expected later this month, we'll have to see how long this remains true.

Sep 09, 2025 23:15 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone Air Launched With Durable Design, Extremely Slim 5.6mm Profile

Here's Apple's slimmest iPhone to date, and the company says it is only 5.6mm thick. Apple says the iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display with 120Hz ProMotion and up to 3,000nits peak brightness. It also features Ceramic Shield on the front and back of the device. It is only equipped with one single rear camera.

Sep 09, 2025 23:12 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone 17 Features at a Glance

This is a pretty big update for the iPhone 17, and the biggest updates are coming to the display and the camera. Stay tuned for our coverage of the handset on Gadgets 360.

Sep 09, 2025 23:10 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone 17's Selfie Camera Now Offers Support for Centre Stage

Sep 09, 2025 23:09 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone 17 Equipped With 2x Telephoto Camera, Delivers Better Battery Life

The iPhone 17 offers support for faster charging, and Apple says it is equipped with a 12-megapixel optical quality telephoto camera, and a 48-megapixel primary Fusion camera. Apple says the iPhone 17 offers "8 more hours of video playback" life on a single charge, along with faster charging.

Sep 09, 2025 23:04 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: iPhone 17 With 120Hz ProMotion Displays, Always-On Support Launched

The new iPhone 17 is equipped with a ProMotion display with a refresh rate that ranges between 10Hz and 120Hz in active use, and 1Hz on the lock screen. It runs on an updated six-core A19 chip and supports faster on-device AI processing.

Sep 09, 2025 23:02 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3 Pricing Announced

Apple Watch Series 11 - $399
Apple Watch SE 3 - $249
Apple Watch Ultra 3 - $799

These watches will go on sale in the US on September 19.

Sep 09, 2025 22:59 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Apple Watch Ultra 3 Launched With Support for Satellite Connectivity

Apple's latest flagship smartwatch is called the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and it comes with support for both 5G connectivity and satellite communication. It also offers the same health features as the Apple Watch Series 11, and it offers up to 42 hours of battery life on a single charge, according to the company.

Sep 09, 2025 22:57 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Apple Watch SE 3 Launched With Sleep Apnea Notifications and Fast Charging

Apple Watch SE 3, the company's most affordable smartwatch model to date is powered by an S10 chip and it offers 18 hours of battery life on a single charge and it also supports 5G connectivity. You also get support for several new health features including sleep apnea notifications, and it comes with support for fast charging.

Sep 09, 2025 22:54 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Apple Watch Series 11 Features at a Glance

Sep 09, 2025 22:53 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Apple Watch Series 11 Offers 'Possible Hypertension' Notifications

This is the first major health feature to be unveiled by Apple, and it comes after years of efforts from the company. You can read our past coverage of Apple's attempts to bring this feature to its smartwatches. It offers 24 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Sep 09, 2025 22:51 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Apple Watch Series 11 Launched With 5G Connectivity, Blood Pressure Monitoring

Apple Watch Series 11 is now available with support for 5G connectivity with new health features. It's also slimmer than the company's previous Apple Watch Series 10 model, that was unveiled a year ago. It also comes with support for blood pressure monitoring.

Sep 09, 2025 22:44 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: AirPods 3 Launched With Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life, to Go on Sale at $249

Sep 09, 2025 22:40 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: AirPods Pro 3 Features Live Translation With Apple Intelligence

The new AirPods Pro 3 will offer support for Live Translation, and it relies on Apple Intelligence. As is the case with Apple's products, the company says that this feature works even better when both people in a conversation are using AirPods Pro 3.

Sep 09, 2025 22:37 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Apple Unveils the AirPods Pro 3

The third-generation AirPods Pro 3 are here, and Apple says this TWS headset offers "twice the ANC" as the previous generation compared to the AirPods Pro 2 and four times more effective than the original AirPods Pro 2 model.

Sep 09, 2025 22:33 IST

iPhone 17 Launch LIVE: Tim Cook Takes the Stage at Apple Park, Launch Event Begins

Apple’s most-awaited launch event of the year has begun, and Apple CEO Tim Cook is gearing up to unveil the company’s next generation of devices.

Sep 09, 2025 22:22 IST

Apple Event 2025 LIVE: Less Than 10 Minutes Remain Until Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ Launch Event Begins!

In 10 minutes, Apple’s biggest launch event of the year (yes, the iPhone is Apple’s best-selling hardware product) will begin. The company is expected to unveil four new models at the launch event, as well as three new Apple Watch models and the AirPods Pro 3.

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Apple Event 2025 LIVE 2025: Apple launched the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max at its 'Awe Dropping' hardware launch event on Tuesday, alongside the AirPods Pro 3 truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset, and Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Series 11 models. At its 'Awe Dropping' event, unveil the iPhone 17 series, as well as the release dates for Apple's next versions of its operating systems, including iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.

The iPhone 17 Air was the most noteworthy device launched at Apple's 'Awe Dropping' launch event. As Apple's slimmest smartphone to date, it is only 5.6mm thick, and it has a single 48-megapixel rear camera. The company didn't launch a Plus model this year.

Apple also launched its third-generation premium TWS headset, the AirPods Pro 3, at the hardware launch event. The Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 also launched in global markets, including India. These models come one, two, and three years after their predecessors were launched, respectively.

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Apple also announced when it plans to roll out iOS 26, macOS 26 (macOS Tahoe), iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 to eligible devices. These operating systems have been available to beta testers for several months, and will make their way to the public a week after the launch event, on September 15.

You can keep track of all the announcements from Apple's launch on this page, and don' forget to follow Gadgets 360's accounts on Instagram, WhatsApp, X, and YouTube where we're posting additional information during and after Apple's 'Awe Dropping' launch event.

iPhone 17

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A19

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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