September 9, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
Introducing iPhone Air, a highly effective new iPhone :br(xl)::br(l)::br(m): with a breakthrough design
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple right this moment debuted the all-new iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone ever made, with professional efficiency. iPhone Air includes a breakthrough titanium design that’s elegant and light-weight but sturdy, with an progressive inner structure that allows the newest iPhone experiences. The again of iPhone Air is now protected with Ceramic Defend, and the entrance cowl makes use of Ceramic Defend 2, delivering 3x higher scratch resistance, making iPhone Air extra sturdy than any earlier iPhone. iPhone Air additionally includes a gorgeous 6.5-inch Tremendous Retina XDR show with ProMotion as much as 120Hz.1 With probably the most Apple-designed chips in an iPhone — the powerhouse A19 Professional, N1, and C1X — iPhone Air is probably the most power-efficient iPhone ever made. Paired with the redesigned inner structure and software program optimizations, iPhone Air has unbelievable all-day battery life. A robust 48MP Fusion Principal digicam allows the equal of 4 lenses with unbelievable picture high quality, and the progressive 18MP Middle Stage entrance digicam takes selfies to the following degree.
iPhone Air will probably be out there in 4 beautiful finishes: house black, cloud white, mild gold, and sky blue. Pre-orders start Friday, September 12, with availability starting Friday, September 19.
“The all-new iPhone Air is so highly effective, but impossibly skinny and light-weight, that you just actually have to carry it to imagine it’s actual. This big leap in design and engineering is just made attainable by means of Apple innovation, particularly Apple silicon,” mentioned John Ternus, Apple’s senior vp of {Hardware} Engineering. “iPhone Air is a brand-new member of the iPhone household that delivers superior options our customers will love, like professional efficiency, a flexible 48MP Fusion digicam system, our progressive Middle Stage entrance digicam, and nice all-day battery life — all in a breakthrough design that feels such as you’re holding the long run.”
A Breakthrough Design
That includes a breakthrough design with professional efficiency, iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever made at 5.6mm, and it’s extremely mild, with a big, gorgeous show. The grade 5 titanium body is robust, with a chic high-gloss mirror end, and a brand new plateau on the again that’s precision-milled on each side to deal with the cameras, speaker, and Apple silicon. This maximizes house for the battery to ship exceptional all-day battery life. The skinny design additionally options the Motion button, so customers can simply entry quite a lot of capabilities with only a press, and Digicam Management, to rapidly launch the digicam or allow visible intelligence.2
The gorgeous 6.5-inch Tremendous Retina XDR show options ProMotion, with an adaptive refresh charge of as much as 120Hz for clean scrolling and gorgeous graphics. The All the time-On show exhibits necessary info at a look, and when not in use, it effectively adjusts all the way down to 1Hz. iPhone Air is straightforward to make use of exterior with 3000 nits peak out of doors brightness — the very best ever on iPhone — and 2x higher out of doors distinction.
iPhone Air additionally introduces the Ceramic Defend 2 entrance cowl, which is more durable than any smartphone glass or glass-ceramic with a brand new Apple-designed coating, offering 3x higher scratch resistance and improved anti-reflection to scale back glare. For the very first time, Ceramic Defend now protects the again of iPhone, together with the plateau, delivering 4x higher resistance to cracks than the again glass on earlier fashions. And with the sturdy titanium body, iPhone Air exceeds Apple’s stringent bend energy necessities. This design makes iPhone Air extra sturdy than any earlier iPhone.
Highly effective Digicam Programs
iPhone Air introduces an all-new Middle Stage entrance digicam that advances the photograph and video expertise. The Middle Stage entrance digicam options the primary sq. entrance digicam sensor on iPhone, providing a large subject of view and capturing pictures as much as 18MP. Customers not must rotate their iPhone to take a panorama selfie — they will take pictures and movies in portrait or panorama whereas holding their iPhone vertically. For group pictures, Middle Stage for pictures makes use of AI to mechanically increase the sphere of view and might rotate from portrait to panorama to incorporate everybody within the body. The Middle Stage entrance digicam allows ultra-stabilized video in 4K HDR, and customers can file on the entrance and rear cameras concurrently with Twin Seize — good for documenting themselves and the world round them. Throughout calls over FaceTime or third-party apps, Middle Stage for video calls retains customers secure and positioned in body.
A flexible new 48MP Fusion digicam system provides customers the equal of 4 lenses of their pocket. The customized foremost lens allows the favored 28mm and 35mm focal lengths, so customers have extra choices to border their shot, and the big 2.0µm quad-pixel sensor with sensor-shift OlS excels in low mild. Customers may get nearer to their topic with the optical-quality 2x Telephoto, which options an up to date Photonic Engine that captures extra lifelike particulars and coloration.
A brand new picture pipeline constructed for iPhone Air allows next-generation portraits with Focus Management on the identical degree as multicamera techniques, mechanically capturing depth info so customers can flip pictures into portraits later within the Pictures app. iPhone Air additionally helps the newest technology of Photographic Types, together with a brand new Shiny model that brightens pores and skin tones and applies a pop of vibrance throughout the picture.3
iPhone Air captures gorgeous video, with the flexibility to file in 4K60 fps Dolby Imaginative and prescient, and helps Motion mode. Video is captured with Spatial Audio for immersive listening; Audio Combine lets customers regulate sound after seize to spice up voices and cut back ambient noise; and wind noise discount minimizes undesirable noise.
Powered by Apple Silicon
The design of iPhone Air is just attainable with Apple silicon. The high-performance A19 Professional, N1, and C1X chips make it probably the most power-efficient iPhone ever made.
The powerhouse A19 Professional includes a new 6-core CPU that improves efficiency and effectivity for the duties customers do day-after-day, delivering the quickest CPU in any smartphone. The 5-core GPU has an upgraded structure, delivering next-level cellular gaming, together with AAA titles. Neural Accelerators are constructed into every GPU core, bringing as much as 3x the height GPU compute over the earlier technology, wonderful for powering generative AI fashions operating on machine.
iPhone Air options N1, a brand new Apple-designed wi-fi networking chip that allows Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Along with powering the newest technology of wi-fi applied sciences, N1 improves the general efficiency and reliability of options like Private Hotspot and AirDrop. iPhone Air additionally options C1X, a brand new mobile modem designed by Apple. C1X is as much as 2x quicker than C1, and for a similar mobile applied sciences, it’s even quicker than the modem in iPhone 16 Professional, whereas utilizing 30 % much less power general. This makes C1X probably the most power-efficient modem in an iPhone.
Exceptional All-Day Battery Life
That includes superior Apple silicon, an inner structure that maximizes house for the battery, and software program optimizations, iPhone Air delivers unbelievable all-day battery life. The brand new Adaptive Energy Mode in iOS 26 additionally will get to know a consumer’s typical battery consumption and anticipates after they would possibly run low, intelligently conserving energy to assist get them by means of the day.
eSIM: A Versatile, Handy, and Safe Connection
iPhone Air options an eSIM-only design that saves house internally, serving to allow the unbelievably mild and skinny type issue.4 eSIM affords higher flexibility, higher safety, and seamless connectivity in comparison with conventional bodily SIM playing cards. An {industry} normal, eSIM is supported by over 500 carriers worldwide, together with AT&T, T-Cell, Verizon, and extra. eSIM additionally makes staying related whereas touring much more handy, permitting continued connectivity by means of inexpensive worldwide roaming plans from customers’ dwelling carriers or native pay as you go choices out there with greater than 200 carriers. For higher safety, eSIM can’t be bodily eliminated if an iPhone is misplaced or stolen, and managing journey eSIMs is even simpler with a brand new streamlined setup in iOS 26.
That includes iOS 26 with New Apple Intelligence Capabilities
iOS 26 elevates the iPhone expertise with a phenomenal new design, highly effective Apple Intelligence capabilities, and significant enhancements to the apps customers depend on day-after-day. The brand new design with Liquid Glass makes apps and system experiences extra expressive and pleasant, bringing higher focus to content material whereas preserving iOS immediately acquainted. Apple Intelligence now interprets textual content and audio on the go along with Dwell Translation, serving to customers talk throughout languages in Messages, FaceTime, and Telephone.5 Updates to visible intelligence enable customers to seize a screenshot and simply search or take motion on something they’re viewing on their iPhone display. The on-device basis mannequin on the core of Apple Intelligence is obtainable to all builders, with apps already providing new clever, privacy-protected experiences that may even be used when offline. New screening instruments for calls and messages assist eradicate distractions so customers can give attention to the conversations that matter most. iOS 26 additionally introduces new options in CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Pockets, in addition to Apple Video games, a brand-new app that offers gamers a single vacation spot for all their video games.
Stunning New Equipment
Apple is introducing a brand new ecosystem of equipment to enhance the breakthrough design of iPhone Air:
- The iPhone Air Case with MagSafe — out there in frost and shadow — has an ultra-thin translucent design with a flippantly frosted inside, a high-gloss outer floor, and a strengthened polycarbonate body to guard iPhone Air from scratches and drops.
- The slim and light-weight iPhone Air Bumper — out there in 4 matching colours — completely frames iPhone Air with a strengthened polycarbonate design for added edge safety.
- Crafted from 100% recycled yarns, the Crossbody Strap drapes comfortably, with embedded versatile magnets and chrome steel sliding mechanisms to simply regulate the size and preserve each straps securely aligned. The Crossbody Strap will probably be out there in 10 colours: black, mild grey, blue, mild blue, purple, sienna, inexperienced, neon yellow, tan, and orange.
- The iPhone Air MagSafe Battery has a skinny and light-weight design that seamlessly attaches to the again of the machine. The MagSafe Battery rapidly prices iPhone Air when the battery is low, and maximizes battery life when related all through the day, delivering as much as 40 hours of video playback when used collectively.
iPhone Air and the Surroundings
Apple 2030 is the corporate’s formidable plan to be carbon impartial throughout its complete footprint by the top of this decade by lowering product emissions from their three largest sources: supplies, electrical energy, and transportation. iPhone Air is made with 35 % recycled content material, together with 80 % recycled titanium, the very best ever for an iPhone, and 100% recycled cobalt within the battery. A brand new titanium USB-C port is 3D-printed to be thinner and stronger, becoming into the slim design whereas utilizing 33 % much less materials than a standard forging course of. iPhone Air is manufactured with 45 % renewable electrical energy, like wind and photo voltaic, throughout the provision chain. It’s designed to be sturdy, repairable, and supply industry-leading software program assist, whereas assembly Apple’s excessive requirements for power effectivity and protected chemistry. The paper packaging is 100% fiber-based and might be simply recycled.
Pricing and Availability
- iPhone Air will probably be out there in house black, cloud white, mild gold, and sky blue, beginning with 256GB storage, in addition to 512GB and 1TB choices. iPhone Air begins at $999 (U.S.) or $41.62 (U.S.) per 30 days.6
- Apple affords nice methods to avoid wasting and improve to the newest iPhone fashions. With Apple Commerce In, clients can get $200 to $700 (U.S.) in credit after they commerce in iPhone 13 or newer.7 Apple additionally companions with choose carriers to supply unbelievable offers, and clients can stand up to $1,100 (U.S.) in credit after they commerce in iPhone 13 or newer — in any situation — to place towards iPhone 17 Professional. Prospects can make the most of service offers by visiting the Apple Retailer on-line or an Apple Retailer location. For service deal eligibility necessities and extra particulars, see apple.com/store/buy-iphone/carrier-offers. To see what their machine is value and for trade-in phrases and situations, clients can go to apple.com/store/trade-in.
- Prospects in additional than 63 international locations and areas, together with Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the U.S., and Vietnam, will be capable of pre-order iPhone Air starting at 5 a.m. PDT this Friday, September 12, with availability starting Friday, September 19. iPhone Air will probably be out there in 22 different international locations and areas starting Friday, September 26.
- iOS 26 will probably be out there as a free software program replace on Monday, September 15. Some options is probably not out there in all languages or areas, and availability might differ on account of native legal guidelines and rules. For extra details about availability, go to apple.com.
- Apple Intelligence is obtainable in beta with assist for these languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Chinese language (simplified), Japanese, and Korean. Extra languages will probably be coming by the top of this yr: Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese language (conventional), and Vietnamese. Some options is probably not out there in all areas or languages. For characteristic and language availability and system necessities, see assist.apple.com/en-us/121115.
- Apple is extending free entry to satellite tv for pc options for an extra yr for current iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 customers. The free trial will probably be prolonged for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 customers who’ve activated their machine in a rustic that helps Apple’s satellite tv for pc options previous to 12 a.m. PT on September 9, 2025. For satellite tv for pc characteristic availability, go to assist.apple.com/en-us/105097.
- iPhone Air MagSafe Battery will probably be out there for $99 (U.S.). iPhone Air Case with MagSafe is obtainable for $49 (U.S.), iPhone Air Bumper will probably be out there for $39 (U.S.), and a Crossbody Strap will probably be out there for $59 (U.S.). FineWoven Pockets with MagSafe will probably be out there for $59 (U.S.) in black, navy, midnight, purple, fox orange, and moss.
- The Apple-designed 40W Dynamic Energy Adapter with 60W Max will probably be out there for $39 (U.S.), and a Qi2 25W-certified MagSafe Charger will probably be out there in a 1-meter size for $39 (U.S.) or a 2-meter size for $49 (U.S.).8
- AppleCare delivers distinctive service and assist, with versatile choices for Apple customers. Prospects can select AppleCare+ to cowl their new iPhone, or within the U.S., AppleCare One to guard a number of merchandise in a single easy plan. Each plans embody protection for accidents like drops and spills, theft and loss safety on eligible merchandise, battery alternative service, and 24/7 assist from Apple specialists. For extra info, go to apple.com/applecare.
- iCloud+ plans begin at simply $0.99 (U.S.) per 30 days, offering further storage to maintain pictures, movies, information, and extra protected within the cloud and accessible throughout gadgets. iCloud+ additionally provides entry to premium options similar to occasion creation within the Apple Invitations app, in addition to Non-public Relay, Cover My E mail, customized e mail domains, and HomeKit Safe Video. With Household Sharing, customers can share their subscription with 5 different relations at no further price.
- Prospects who buy iPhone Air might obtain three free months of Apple Arcade, Apple Health+, Apple Music, Apple Information+, and Apple TV+ with a brand new subscription. Supply and providers availability varies by area. See apple.com/promo for particulars.
About Apple
Apple revolutionized private know-how with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Immediately, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional. Apple’s six software program platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — present seamless experiences throughout all Apple gadgets and empower individuals with breakthrough providers together with the App Retailer, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s greater than 150,000 workers are devoted to creating the most effective merchandise on earth and to leaving the world higher than we discovered it.
- The show has rounded corners that observe a phenomenal curved design, and these corners are inside an ordinary rectangle. When measured as an ordinary rectangular form, the display is 6.55 inches diagonally. The precise viewable space is smaller.
- Visible intelligence is obtainable on any Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone. Some capabilities is probably not out there in all languages and areas. For extra particulars, see assist.apple.com/en-us/121115#visual-intelligence.
- The brand new Shiny Photographic Type will probably be out there in iOS 26 on iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Professional, iPhone 16 Professional Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Professional, and iPhone 17 Professional Max.
- Use of an eSIM requires a service that helps eSIM and a wi-fi service plan. See service for particulars. To be taught extra, go to apple.com/esim.
- Dwell Translation in Messages helps English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), and Chinese language (simplified). Dwell Translation in Telephone and FaceTime is obtainable for one-on-one calls in English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain).
- Financing out there to certified clients, topic to credit score approval and credit score restrict, and requires customers to pick Residents One Apple iPhone Funds or Apple Card Month-to-month Installments (ACMI) as their cost kind at checkout at Apple. They’ll want to pick AT&T, Increase Cell, T‑Cell, or Verizon as their service after they try. An iPhone bought with ACMI is all the time unlocked, to allow them to change carriers at any time, topic to their service’s phrases. Taxes and delivery on gadgets bought utilizing ACMI are topic to their card’s variable APR, not the ACMI 0 % APR. ACMI just isn’t out there for purchases made on-line at particular storefronts. The final month’s cost for every product would be the product’s buy worth, much less all different funds on the month-to-month cost quantity. ACMI financing is topic to alter at any time for any purpose, together with however not restricted to, installment time period lengths and eligible merchandise. See the Apple Card Buyer Settlement for extra details about ACMI. Extra Residents One Apple iPhone Funds phrases can be found at apple.com/authorized/sales-support/iphoneinstallments_us.
- Commerce-in values will differ based mostly on the situation, yr, and configuration of the eligible trade-in machine.
- The 40W Dynamic Energy Adapter with 60W Max will probably be out there in Canada, China mainland, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, the Philippines, and the U.S.
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