Apple Readies Slim iPhone and Upgraded Devices

Apple will reveal its thinnest iPhone at Tuesday’s “awe-dropping” event in Cupertino.
The iPhone 17 series will include standard, Pro, Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air.
iPhone Air may become Apple’s lightest flagship, following the slim MacBook design trend.
Apple will also launch Apple Watch series 11 and updated AirPods earbuds.
AirPods might gain live translation, a feature Google added to Pixel Buds years ago.
Apple will provide release dates for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.
Trump’s tariffs could disrupt Apple’s supply chain and increase iPhone prices for consumers.
Tim Cook moved production to India and shipped iPhones to the US to limit tariff effects.
Apple Intelligence, its generative AI suite, faces scrutiny after mixed reception last year.
Siri’s promised overhaul is delayed, but Apple plans a personalized version next year.
Apple reportedly discusses using Google’s Gemini AI models to improve Siri.
Analysts believe Apple lags behind rivals like Google in AI-powered phone features.