Apple Prepares Thinner iPhone and Upgraded Devices

Apple will reveal its thinnest iPhone ever at Tuesday’s event in Cupertino’s Steve Jobs Theater.
The iPhone 17 lineup will include standard, Pro, Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air.
Observers predict iPhone Air will become Apple’s lightest flagship, following the slim MacBook design trend.
The company will also introduce Apple Watch series 11 and refreshed AirPods earbuds.
AirPods may gain live translation, a feature already offered by Google’s Pixel Buds.
Apple is expected to announce release dates for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.
Trump’s tariffs could raise iPhone prices and disrupt Apple’s global supply chain.
Tim Cook has moved production to India and pre-shipped iPhones to avoid tariff costs.
Apple Intelligence, its generative AI suite, faces scrutiny after a mixed launch last year.
Siri’s promised overhaul is delayed, but Apple plans a more personalized version next year.
Apple reportedly discusses using Google’s Gemini AI models to improve Siri performance.
Analysts warn Apple lags behind rivals like Google in integrating AI into phones.