Apple To Launch iPhone 17 in September; ‘iPhone Air’ Model, AI Features & Price Hike Amid Trump Tariff: Report

Tim Cook's Apple is expected to launch its next-generation iPhone 17 series globally this September, and Indian consumers have a lot to look forward to. Along with exciting new features and design changes, the upcoming series may also bring a noticeable price hike, making it one of the costliest iPhone lineups yet.

iPhone 17 Expected Price Range: Will iPhone See Trump Tariff Impacts?

The starting price of the iPhone 17 could be around Rs 90,000 in India. For the last three years, the base model of the iPhone was priced at Rs 79,990. Many people are talking about this price increase. Experts say it could be because of new taxes in the U.S., changes in design, and better features in the new iPhones.

New Launch in iPhone Series: iPhone 17 Air Features, Tentative Price

A new model called iPhone 17 Air might be launched this year. This phone is expected to be thinner and lighter than other iPhones. It may replace the iPhone 17 Plus. The iPhone 17 Air may have a 6.6-inch screen, 120Hz refresh rate for smoother display and a single back camera. It is expected to run on Apple's new A19 chip, which will make it faster.

One big change is that the iPhone 17 Air may not have a SIM card slot. It might support only eSIM, which is a digital SIM. This can be a problem for people who change SIM cards often, but big companies like Jio, Airtel, and Vi already support eSIM in India.

The iPhone 17 Air may also support MagSafe wireless charging, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3, which are better and faster than before. It may be priced around Rs 77,000 in India, which is less than the regular iPhone 17.

iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone17 Pro Max Latest Updates

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will be the top-end models. These will have even faster A19 Pro chips, better cameras, and bigger screens. The Pro models may cost more than Rs 1,20,000 in India.

Another new feature expected in the iPhone 17 series is "Apple Intelligence", Apple's version of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This can make the phone smarter and more helpful, like improving Siri and giving better suggestions while using apps.

The iPhone 17 series will be better and faster, but also more expensive. Indian buyers who want the latest technology from Apple will have to pay a higher price. More details will be available in the coming months, closer to the launch.

Trump Tariff Impact: iPhone 17 Series Price Hike

Many factors are contributing to the speculated price increase of the iPhone 17 series. While new tariffs imposed by the U.S. play a role, other elements such as innovative features and a refreshed design are also influential. The Wall Street Journal highlights these aspects, although official details from Apple remain undisclosed.