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While the updated iPhone 17 doesn't differ significantly in appearance from the iPhone 16, besides upgrading to the A19 processor, Apple has added ProMotion display technology supporting up to 120Hz refresh rates. It also further upgrades the front and rear camera systems and even improves overall battery life. ▲ Regarding the screen, Apple boasts that the iPhone 17 can achieve a peak outdoor brightness of up to 3000 nits, meaning users can still clearly see the screen content in bright outdoor conditions. The Super Retina XDR display panel is 6.3 inches, supports a 120Hz refresh rate, and can maintain a minimum refresh rate of 1Hz for continuous display. The overall bezels of the display panel are also narrower. For screen protection, it uses Ceramic Shield 2 reinforced glass, offering up to 3 times the scratch resistance. The processor has been upgraded to the A19, featuring a "2+4" core architecture with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, paired with a 5-core GPU. It supports hardware-accelerated real-time ray tracing, mesh rendering, and MetalFX upscaling, boasting a significant performance improvement over previous iPhone models. AI processing is handled by a 16-core Neural Engine. Other improvements include 8 hours more battery life than the iPhone 16 for continuous video playback and support for fast charging to 50% in 20 minutes. ▲ Powered by the A19 processor, the main camera retains the dual-lens design, with both the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses featuring 48MP resolution. The wide-angle lens can also be used as a 12MP telephoto lens, while the ultra-wide-angle lens additionally offers 12MP macro recording capabilities, making iPhone 17 shooting more flexible. ▲The iPhone 17 is available in black, purple, blue, green, and white.▲The main camera retains the dual-lens design, with both the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses featuring 48MP resolution. The wide-angle lens can also be used as a 12MP telephoto lens, while the ultra-wide-angle lens offers an additional 12MP macro recording function, making iPhone 17 shooting more flexible. The video camera has undergone significant changes, employing a 1:1 aspect ratio 18MP square sensor. This allows users to shoot vertical or horizontal images while holding the iPhone 17 upright. It even functions similarly to the Center Stage camera function on iPads and MacBooks, keeping the subject centered in the frame. This is suitable for frequent selfies, live streaming, or users who prefer to hold the phone with one hand. ▲Similar to the Center Stage camera function on iPad and MacBook models, it's more convenient for users to take photos while holding the phone directly. ▲It supports various selfie styles. The iPhone 17 is available in black, purple, blue, green, and white, with storage starting at 256GB, but the maximum storage capacity remains at 512GB. Pre-orders are open now, and sales will begin on September 19th. The suggested retail price starts at US$799, or NT$29900. ▲iPhone...

Reports indicate that the rumored iPhone 17 Air, slated for Apple's fall launch event, is expected to feature the A19 Pro processor, but with a 5-core GPU, differing from the 6-core A19 Pro processor expected in the iPhone 17 Pro series. Given the iPhone 17 Air's focus on an ultra-thin design, speculation suggests Apple may be using "binning" based on chip yield rates or reducing the GPU specifications to optimize heat dissipation and power consumption. Aside from the difference in specifications and specific usage scenarios (such as gaming), users are unlikely to notice a significant difference in performance during most general use. However, this differs from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's previous prediction. A year ago, Kuo predicted the iPhone 17 Air would use a standard A19 processor, but current reports suggest it will follow the iPhone 17 Pro series with the A19 Pro processor, albeit with a simplified GPU design. Furthermore, the standard iPhone 17 will use the A19 processor, instead of the previously predicted A18 processor. This is expected to maintain consistent computing power across the iPhone 17 series, with only slight differences in actual performance. Apple is expected to hold its fall event in the second week of September this year, where it will unveil the entire iPhone 17 series, including the "Air" model, which will be introduced for the first time this year. The previously released "Plus" models may not be continued, and the appearance will also be significantly different from previous designs.

As we enter the second half of 2025, the outline of Apple's upcoming product lineup is gradually becoming clearer. According to multiple sources, Apple will unveil at least 15 new products this fall and into the year, including the iPhone 17 series, a new Apple Watch, an upgraded Vision Pro, new Macs with the M5 processor, and even updated smart home devices. The iPhone 17 series, expected to launch in September, will not only continue last year's design but also expand the product line, adding a slim and lightweight iPhone 17 Air model. This model will feature a 6.6-inch screen, an A19 processor, and a single-lens design, and is rumored to include an optional battery cover, targeting minimalist users. The standard iPhone 17 will be upgraded to a 6.3-inch screen with a 24-megapixel front camera, and the screen will support a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro versions will feature a new main camera module with a triple-lens 48MP lens setup, an A19 Pro processor, 12GB of RAM, and may incorporate a new air-cooling structure. The Pro Max version will have a thicker design to improve battery life. Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Mac will all receive minor updates to their wearable devices. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to add 5G connectivity and satellite messaging capabilities, enhancing its independent connectivity outdoors. The Apple Watch Series 11 will primarily upgrade its processor specifications, while maintaining a largely unchanged design. The entry-level Apple Watch SE 3 will incorporate features updated from its predecessor, and a plastic case version is also rumored to be released to further reduce the price. The M5 processor will be a key focus for the new iPad and Mac models updated this fall, as well as the upgraded Vision Pro, including the new iPad Pro and Vision Pro...

Alongside the unveiling of the iPhone 16e, numerous rumors have surfaced regarding Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series. Bloomberg reports that both the iPhone 17 series and the upcoming iPhone 17 Air will utilize the A19 processor. Pu Deyu, Director of Technology Research at Haitong International Securities, previously indicated that the iPhone 17 will feature a more complex aluminum frame design due to environmental concerns, while the iPhone 17 Air will retain its titanium alloy construction, possibly to ensure frame stability despite its relatively thin 6mm profile. Previous reports suggested that Apple will first adopt its self-developed 5G connectivity chip, the Apple C1, in the iPhone 16e, and is currently developing the next 5G connectivity chip, the Apple C2, which may be used in the upcoming iPhone 17 series. Apple is also expected to discontinue the previously released Plus model in the iPhone 17 series, replacing it with the iPhone 17 Air, while maintaining the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max lineups. The iPhone 17 Air is sure to be one of the most anticipated products this year, but to maintain its slim and lightweight design, it may sacrifice battery capacity and heat dissipation. It might even only offer a single speaker and a simplified camera system, and may further remove the physical SIM card slot, offering only eSIM functionality. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-01-12/apple-2025-plans-iphone-17-smart-home-hub-ios-19-ai-apple-watch-ipads-m5?srnd=undefined&sref=10lNAhZ9] Furthermore, the iPhone 17 series is expected to include support for 35W wired fast charging, and the Pro models and above may even support reverse wireless power sharing for the first time, allowing users to charge wireless charging devices such as AirPods.

In an earlier analysis report, Jeff Pu, Director of Technology Research at Haitong International Securities, stated that Apple's expected iPhone 17 series, to be released next year, will feature a more complex aluminum frame design, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max will adopt a narrower dynamic island interface. Additionally, the rumored "iPhone 17 Slim" will have a 6mm thickness, making it even thinner and lighter. Pu further pointed out that Apple will not adopt TSMC's 2nm process until at least 2026, meaning the A19 processor used in the iPhone 17 series will be manufactured using TSMC's enhanced 3nm process (N3P process). Compared to the A18 processor used in the iPhone 16 series, which was built using the second-generation 3nm process (N3E process), this will further increase transistor density. On the other hand, the narrower dynamic island interface of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is achieved using metalens technology, replacing the current bulky and complex lens system with a flat, simple structure, allowing it to perform the functions of current camera lenses when combined with optical components. However, the narrower Dynamic Island interface will initially only be used on the iPhone 17 Pro Max; other models will retain the existing Dynamic Island interface design and will use structured light for Face ID unlocking. As for other models, Apple is expected to release the iPhone 17 Pro, but the original Plus model will be replaced by the iPhone 17 Slim, while maintaining the 6.6-inch screen size. Additionally, the iPhone 19 is expected to feature a 6.1-inch screen...