Apple iPhone 17 Launch Today: Will the slimmest iPhone ever be made in India?

Apple iPhone 17 Launch Today: Apple is all set to launch its much-awaited iPhone 17 lineup at a global event taking place at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino today, and there's a lot more on the table than just new features. For the first time, the tech giant is expected to manufacture all models of the iPhone 17 lineup under its “Make in India” initiative, Zee Business reported.

The new lineup is expected to include four models –

• iPhone 17,
• iPhone 17 Air,
• iPhone 17 Pro, and
• iPhone 17 Pro Max

Among all these, the main attraction could be the iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to be the thinnest iPhone ever. Apple fans and tech analysts are eagerly waiting to see how the company balances sleek design and performance.

Speaking of the Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to run on Apple's latest A19 Pro chip with a refreshed camera design. Additionally, the camera setup may include a 48MP telephoto lens at the back and a 24MP front camera.

Price and Availability

The base model, the iPhone 17, is likely to start at around Rs 90,000, while the top-end iPhone 17 Pro Max could be priced around Rs 1.6 lakh in India. Availability details may be announced during the official keynote, but pre-orders are expected to begin soon after the launch.

Today's event is not just limited to iPhones. Apple is also expected to unveil several other products:

• Apple Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3 are both expected to get new health-tracking features
• AirPods Pro 3 is expected to come with better sound quality and health sensors
• iOS 26, likely to include new AI-powered features across the system
• Updated versions of the HomePod mini, Apple TV, and AirTag 2 are also expected