{"id":76763,"date":"2025-08-18T06:21:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T06:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/76763\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T06:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T06:21:07","slug":"apple-iphone-17-launch-from-design-changes-to-higher-prices-heres-whats-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/76763\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple iPhone 17 launch: From design changes to higher prices, here’s what’s expected"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple<\/a> is expected to unveil its newest line-up of iPhones in less than four weeks’ time. Expectedly, the internet’s citizens are excited and speculating about what’s to come.<\/p>\n

Barring any major surprises, the company<\/a> is set to hold its centrepiece event in the second week of next month, with most agreeing that September 9 is the date to bookmark.<\/p>\n

Here’s what we know about the next generation of Apple’s flagship, likely to be called the iPhone 17. Apple does not comment on rumours or speculation.<\/p>\n

What iPhones will be launched?<\/p>\n

The talk: Since 2019, Apple has made it a point to release four devices \u2013 two base models and two Pro variants. That is rumoured to change this time.<\/p>\n

The base iPhone 17 will still be there, design intact from its predecessor, although its screen might be bumped up from 6.1 inches (155mm) to 6.3 inches, which would bring it on par with the base Pro model.<\/p>\n

The Pro and Pro Max variants, meanwhile, are expected to stay put at 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively. But the biggest design upgrade, purportedly, is that their camera block would stretch the entire width of their rear, with the flash, mic and light sensor to be placed on the right side.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the most anticipated device this year is the long-speculated iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s entry into the emerging slim-phone game. It is said to have a thickness of only 5.5mm, making it the thinnest iPhone ever, that would pip the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It is unclear what Apple would be adding and subtracting in terms of specs, but renderings are suggesting it will feature one camera, with a camera block also extending across its width.<\/p>\n

Quick take: Apple introducing a new design is overdue, having stuck with practically the same formula for the past few years (and switching up camera lens arrangements).<\/p>\n

And while we do, however, want the flat, iPhone 4-esque design reintroduced in the iPhone 12, building around this would bode well for mass appeal. For instance, if those extended camera blocks become a reality, it will have a fresher look.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, it’s also important to deliver on what’s inside. Among those are better battery life and meaningful upgrades to Apple Intelligence.<\/p>\n

How much will the new iPhones cost?<\/p>\n

The talk: Apple will be raising the prices of the coming iPhone 17 models by $50, according to reports quoting analysts and tipsters.<\/p>\n

While that would be a straight-up increase across the board, there’s one outlier: it’s been said that the iPhone 17 Pro \u2013 now possibly with a base cost of $1,049 \u2013 will be losing its 128GB option.<\/p>\n

That means you’d get double the storage for only $50 more: the current 256GB version of the iPhone 16 Pro costs $1,099, meaning Apple would be giving more for less.<\/p>\n

But a more important discussion: if this is true, Apple raising prices could be also due in part to the effect of US trade tariffs, in addition to new upgrades and manufacturing costs.<\/p>\n

Quick take: This particular talking point is nothing new since it’s basically omnipresent with each iPhone launch. The good news was that, in the past, Apple didn’t frequently raise its prices. Even last year, with the introduction of Apple Intelligence, the company retained prices.<\/p>\n

Historically, however, we may be due for an increase: the longest period for Apple not raising prices has been five years \u2013 or cycles, to be more precise \u2013 from 2012 to 2016, spanning the iPhone 5 and iPhone 7.<\/p>\n

Last year was the fifth straight year of no increase, meaning Apple staying put on prices this year would be a record for the longest price maintenance streak.<\/p>\n

Would it be coincidence that Apple will raise prices in the era of tariffs? That’s unclear. What language Apple will use on any potential price rise is also of interest, taking into consideration report by The Wall Street Journal that the company will try to avoid linking any increases to the tariffs.<\/p>\n

What other devices will be launched?<\/p>\n

The talk: iPhones and Apple Watches have traditionally come hand-in-hand, so the Watch Series 11 could be launched next month. Also, new AirPods could be unveiled.<\/p>\n

Two Apple Watches are on the radar: Series 11, which is said to feature a new high blood pressure detector and 5G cellular connectivity, and Watch Ultra 3, an update to Apple’s rugged digital timepiece.<\/p>\n

Quick take: From a hardware perspective, we’re not expecting much from the new watches – although that blood pressure monitor would be an interesting and useful addition. We fully expect Apple to announce collaborations with some of the biggest health entities for developing this.<\/p>\n

For the AirPods, while a token upgrade is due for the standard wireless buds, we’re very much more interested in a new version of the AirPods Max; we feel that this audio device has somewhat been buried. It isn’t forgotten though, because of its excellent music quality. So if there is, pound-for-pound, an Apple device really due for an upgrade, we’re arguing this is it.<\/p>\n

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsRed flags
\nPromises of high, fixed or ‘guaranteed’ returns.
\nUnregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
\nLack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
\nOverseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions – this can make legal recovery difficult.
\nHard-selling tactics – creating urgency, offering ‘exclusive’ deals.<\/p>\n

Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching<\/p>\n

Results<\/p>\n

Stage\u00a0Two:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Mark\u00a0Cavendish (GBR)\u00a0QuickStep-AlphaVinyl\u00a004:20:45<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Jasper\u00a0Philipsen (BEL)\u00a0Alpecin-Fenix<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Pascal\u00a0Ackermann (GER)\u00a0UAE\u00a0Team\u00a0Emirates<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Olav\u00a0Kooij (NED)\u00a0Jumbo-Visma<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Arnaud\u00a0Demare (FRA)\u00a0Groupama-FDJ<\/p>\n

General\u00a0Classification:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Jasper\u00a0Philipsen (BEL)\u00a0Alpecin-Fenix\u00a009:03:03<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Dmitry\u00a0Strakhov (RUS)\u00a0Gazprom-Rusvelo\u00a000:00:04<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Mark\u00a0Cavendish (GBR)\u00a0QuickStep-AlphaVinyl\u00a000:00:06<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Sam\u00a0Bennett (IRL)\u00a0Bora-Hansgrohe\u00a000:00:10<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Pascal\u00a0Ackermann (GER)\u00a0UAE\u00a0Team\u00a0Emirates\u00a000:00:12<\/p>\n

BMW M5 specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor<\/p>\n

Power: 727hp<\/p>\n

Torque: 1,000Nm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 8-speed auto<\/p>\n

Fuel consumption: 10.6L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: Now<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh650,000<\/p>\n

Match info<\/p>\n

Manchester United 4
(Pogba\u00a05′, 33′, Rashford\u00a045′, Lukaku\u00a072′)<\/p>\n

Bournemouth 1
(Ake 45 2′)<\/p>\n

Red card: Eric Bailly (Manchester United)<\/p>\n

The five pillars of IslamMATCH INFO<\/p>\n

Liverpool v Manchester City, Sunday, 8.30pm UAE<\/p>\n

INDIA SQUADS<\/p>\n

India squad for third Test against Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli (capt), Murali Vijay, Lokesh Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Vijay Shankar<\/p>\n

India squad for ODI\u00a0series against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul<\/p>\n

The specs: 2018\u00a0Chevrolet Trailblazer<\/p>\n

Price, base \/ as tested Dh99,000 \/\u00a0Dh132,000<\/p>\n

Engine\u00a03.6L\u00a0V6<\/p>\n

Transmission: Six-speed automatic<\/p>\n

Power\u00a0275hp @\u00a06,000rpm<\/p>\n

Torque\u00a0350Nm @\u00a03,700rpm<\/p>\n

Fuel economy combined\u00a012.2L \/ 100km<\/p>\n

Killing of Qassem SuleimaniGoing grey? A stylist’s advice<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going to go grey, a great style, well-cared for hair (in a sleek, classy style, like a bob), and a young spirit and attitude go a long way, says Maria Dowling, founder of the Maria Dowling Salon in Dubai.
It\u2019s easier to go grey from a lighter colour, so you may want to do that first. And this is the time to try a shorter style, she advises. Then a stylist can introduce highlights, start lightening up the roots, and let it fade out. Once it\u2019s entirely grey, a purple shampoo will prevent yellowing.
\u201cGet professional help \u2013 there\u2019s no other way to go around it,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd don\u2019t just let it grow out because that looks really bad. Put effort into it: properly condition, straighten, get regular trims, make sure it\u2019s glossy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Company%20Profile<\/p>\n

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The specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo<\/p>\n

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm<\/p>\n

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 9-speed auto<\/p>\n

Fuel consumption: 6.9L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: Now<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh117,059<\/p>\n

The specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six<\/p>\n

Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual<\/p>\n

Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: Available to order now<\/p>\n

Brief scores:<\/p>\n

\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bToss:\u00a0Pakhtunkhwa Zalmi, chose to field<\/p>\n

\u200bEnvironment Agency: 193-3 (20 ov)
Ikhlaq 76 not out, Khaliya 58, Ahsan 55<\/p>\n

Pakhtunkhwa Zalmi: 194-2 (18.3 ov)
Afridi 95 not out, Sajid 55, Rizwan 36 not out<\/p>\n

Result:\u00a0Pakhtunkhwa\u00a0won by 8 wickets<\/p>\n

Final round<\/p>\n

25 under –\u00a0 Antoine Rozner (FRA)<\/p>\n

23 – Francesco Laporta (ITA),\u00a0Mike Lorenzo-Vera (FRA), Andy Sullivan (ENG),\u00a0Matt Wallace (ENG)<\/p>\n

21 – Grant Forrest (SCO)<\/p>\n

20 – Ross Fisher (ENG)<\/p>\n

19 – Steven Brown (ENG),\u00a0Joakim Lagergren (SWE),\u00a0Niklas Lemke (SWE), Marc Warren (SCO),\u00a0Bernd Wiesberger (AUT)<\/p>\n

War 2<\/p>\n

Director: Ayan Mukerji<\/p>\n

Stars: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana<\/p>\n

Rating: 2\/5<\/p>\n

THE APPRENTICE<\/p>\n

Director: Ali Abbasi<\/p>\n

Starring: Sebastian Stan, Maria Bakalova, Jeremy Strong<\/p>\n

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