Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” 2025 Event: iPhone 17 Series, AirPods Pro 3 & New Watches
Apple officially revealed its next-generation devices at the Apple Event 2025 on September 9, branded “Awe-Dropping.” CEO Tim Cook opened with Apple’s signature design philosophy, then introduced major updates to the iPhone 17 series, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watches.
Preorders open globally—including Pakistan—on September 12, 2025, with availability from September 19.
AirPods Pro 3: Travel & Fitness Focused
The AirPods Pro 3 build on the success of Pro 2 with stronger noise cancellation (2× better than Pro 2, 4× over original).
🔑 Key Upgrades:
- Real-time translation for global travelers
- In-ear heart rate monitor for fitness tracking
- Smaller design with 5 ear-tip sizes
- IP57 water resistance
- Battery: 8 hours (ANC), 10 hours (transparency mode)
- Price: $249 – shipping September 19
👉 Verdict: AirPods Pro 3 may not reinvent the wheel but real-time translation and health integrations make them a game-changer.
Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3
Apple introduced three new models with health-first innovations and rugged design.
| Model | Highlights | Battery Life | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 11 | Hypertension detection, Sleep Score, 5G, 2× stronger display crystal | ~24 hours | From $399 |
| SE 3 | Affordable, S10 chip, Sleep Score, GPS/cellular options | Shorter | From $249 |
| Ultra 3 | Largest display, satellite SOS, workout/compass tools, rugged design | Extended | $799 |
All run on watchOS 26, with select features also rolling out to older Apple Watch models.
iPhone 17 Lineup: Performance, Cameras & the Slim “iPhone Air”
The iPhone 17 series didn’t bring shocking surprises but packed meaningful upgrades.
📱 iPhone 17
- A19 chip
- 120 Hz LTPO ProMotion display (~6.3″)
- 48 MP dual-fusion camera
- Runs iOS 26
- Battery performance vs Android rivals still unclear
📱 iPhone Air
- Ultra-thin 5.6 mm design
- A19 Pro chip with MacBook Pro–level speed
- Positioned between base and Pro models
- Concerns: battery trade-offs, material durability, Pro-level cameras unconfirmed
📱 iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max
- Triple 48 MP fusion cameras with enhanced telephoto
- Vapor chamber cooling system
- Up to 2 TB storage (Pro Max)
- Design changes more modest than rumored, aluminum still in use
Apple 2025 Launch: Availability & Preorders
- Preorders open September 12, 2025
- Global shipping (including Pakistan) starts September 19, 2025
