iPhone 17: What is already known about Apple's new line of smartphones

Despite the fact that the iPhone 16 has not yet been released in all markets, rumors about the new line of Apple smartphones are already spreading online. This is reported by Independent, writes UNN.

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According to the media, speculation about the iPhone 17 began long before the launch of the iPhone 16, and the first reports indicated an ultra-thin model called the iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to replace the iPhone 17 Plus. Since then, rumors about the future smartphone have only been gaining momentum.

According to preliminary data, Apple may introduce four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and a completely new one — iPhone 17 Air, which will replace the Plus version. The iPhone 17 Air will be a thinner model with a 6.6-inch display, ProMotion and Dynamic Island support, but only one 48MP main camera. It is also expected that Air will not have a physical SIM card slot — regardless of the country of sale.

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One of the most notable changes may be the appearance of a universal button that combines the functions of volume and action buttons. In addition, according to rumors, Apple will abandon the titanium frame — all models may receive an aluminum case, which raises concerns among fans of the brand due to a potential decrease in the premium feeling.

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are likely to run on the new A19 Pro chip and get up to 12 GB of RAM, which is necessary for full support of Apple Intelligence features. An update to the front camera is also expected: all models will receive a new 24-megapixel sensor, and the Pro version will receive a 48 MP telephoto camera.

According to the media, the iPhone 17 line may be released on September 19.

But rumors about Apple iPhone prices are never reliable. Every year, insiders and analysts tell us that the iPhone will increase in price, but in the end the price remains the same. 

Chong Wook Lee, a senior research fellow at Samsung Securities Research Center, said that Apple's iPhone prices were supposed to increase last year with the release of the iPhone 16, but this did not happen, which led to a decrease in profitability, so the analyst expects prices to increase for the iPhone 17 line.

However, the iPhone 17 Air, which is rumored to replace the Apple plus-size model, may turn out to be cheaper than many expect. According to a report published by Mark Gurman in March, the phone will cost the same as the iPhone 16 Plus - $899 in the US. 

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