Apple Debuts Ultra-Slim iPhone Air at Cupertino Event

Apple unveiled the iPhone Air, its slimmest model to date, alongside the iPhone 17 at today’s Cupertino launch, showcasing a titanium frame, high-density battery and new A19 processor.

The announcement underscores Apple’s push for design innovation and on-device AI performance amid slowing smartphone upgrades and intensifying market competition.

Slim Design Breakthrough

  • Titanium Frame: At just 5.6 mm thick, iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever, thanks to a grade 5 titanium chassis that balances lightness and rigidity.
  • Ceramic Shield 2: New front and back glass-ceramic coatings deliver up to 4x better crack resistance and 3x improved scratch resistance over previous models.

Performance and Battery

  • A19 Processor: Built on 3 nm technology, the A19 chip powers advanced AI features while boosting energy efficiency.
  • High-Density Battery: Despite its slim profile, iPhone Air houses a high-density battery for all-day use, enabled by innovative internal architecture.

Accessories and Ecosystem

  • AirPods Pro 3: Introduced alongside, these earbuds feature live language translation and heart-rate tracking when paired with the new iPhone models.
  • Apple Watch Updates: Apple Watch Series 11 gains a blood-pressure monitoring feature, further integrating health tools across devices.

Availability Pre-orders for iPhone Air begin on September 12, with shipments and retail availability starting September 19 in over 20 regions worldwide.