iPhone 17 launches in the UAE with queues out the door
Apple fever hit Dubai Mall this morning as crowds gathered for the launch of the highly anticipated iPhone 17
Apple’s latest iPhone 17 has officially launched in the UAE, drawing long queues at Dubai Mall as fans rushed to get their hands on the new lineup.
The man at the front of the queue
Dubai Mall saw its first iPhone 17 customer bright and early this morning as Mohammad Shaka, a Pakistani expat living in the UAE, who turned up at 6am to claim his spot at the front of the queue.
Speaking to Gulf News, Shaka said: “I wasn’t expecting to be the number one person. I’m going to be buying the iPhone 17 Pro Max in the orange colour. Honestly, I’m choosing this over the Air because I’m more familiar with the size.”
Image: Virendra Saklani Gulf-News
iPhone 17 prices in the UAE
- iPhone: From Dh3,399
- iPhone Air: From Dh4,299
- iPhone Pro: From Dh4,699
- iPhone Pro Max: From Dh5,099
Latest Apple drops
iPhone 17 line up
There are four new models this year the iPhone, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max. All models start with 256GB of storage and for the first time the iPhone 17 Pro Max goes all the way up to 2TB.
iPhone air the ultra thin model
The new iPhone Air is Apple’s sleekest phone yet. At only 5.6mm thick it feels dramatically lighter in your hand but still has a ceramic shield front and back for protection. It also features an eSIM only design which makes it easier to stay connected when travelling.
AirPods Pro 3
Apple has also revealed new AirPods Pro 3. They come with a redesigned fit with five ear tip sizes, improved active noise cancellation that blocks out four times more sound, and a new spatial audio system.
For the first time AirPods also track your heart rate and include live translation for face to face conversations in different languages.
Apple Watch Ultra 3
The Apple Watch Ultra returns with a bigger display, 42 hour battery life and 5G cellular built in. It also adds Emergency SOS via satellite so you can text emergency services even when you are off grid.
Health features now include blood pressure alerts and a sleep score to track your rest more accurately.
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