Apple fans, get ready! The iPhone 17 lineup is almost here, and it's packing some serious heat. Pre-orders kick off on Friday, September 12th, with the official launch happening on Friday, September 19th. Let's dive into what makes the iPhone 17 so exciting.
The iPhone 17 Family: What's New?
This year, Apple is shaking things up with the introduction of the iPhone 17 Air, replacing the iPhone Plus model. Apple boasts that the Air is their slimmest phone yet, perfect for those who love a sleek design.
All models, including the Air, Pro, and Pro Max, will feature "all-day battery life" and the new Ceramic Shield 2, offering improved durability. But that's not all...
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max: Unleashing the Power
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are designed for the ultimate user experience. Expect features like:
- A19 Pro Chip: Vapor cooled for lightning-fast performance.
- Ultimate Pro Camera System: All 48MP Fusion rear cameras and Apple's longest zoom ever. We're talking an 8x optical-quality zoom, thanks to a next-gen tetraprism design and a larger sensor.
- New Center Stage Front Camera: Smarter group selfies and flexible framing options.
- Immersive Pro Display: Brighter, with better anti-reflection, and ProMotion up to 120Hz. Sizes are 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR displays.
- Heat-Forged Aluminum Unibody: Optimized for performance and battery life with exceptional thermal conductivity.
Key Features to Drool Over
- Action Button: A customizable fast track to your favourite feature - Silent mode, Translation, Shortcuts, and more.
- Apple Intelligence: Effortlessly helpful features - from image creation to Live Translation.
- Cosmic Orange Colour: Because who doesn't love a bold finish?
Pre-Order Details: Get Ready to Pounce!
Pre-orders open at 8 a.m. ET (5 a.m. PT) on Friday, September 12th. You can pre-order through Apple's website or the Apple Store app.
How Much Will It Cost?
Here's a breakdown of the starting prices:
- iPhone 17:
- 256 GB: From $799
- 512 GB: From $999
- iPhone 17 Air:
- 256 GB: From $999
- 512 GB: From $1,199
- 1 TB: From $1,399
- iPhone 17 Pro:
- 256 GB: From $1,099
- 512 GB: From $1,299
- 1 TB: From $1,499
- iPhone 17 Pro Max:
- 256 GB: From $1,199
- 512 GB: From $1,399
- 1 TB: From $1,599
- 2 TB: From $1,999
So, are you ready to upgrade? Get your wallets ready, South Africa! The iPhone 17 is about to drop!