iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Air Rumors Fuel Excitement in Tech Community

This article discusses rumors surrounding Apple's upcoming products, including the iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Air. No specific details about these products are mentioned. The article promotes the 9to5Mac Daily podcast, which provides a daily recap of the top stories from the website. The podcast is available on various platforms and offers ad-free episodes and bonus content for subscribers.

Apple has been a subject of intense speculation with rumors circulating about its upcoming products. The tech giant is expected to unveil the next generation iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Air, both of which are anticipated to bring significant improvements.

The iPad Pro, rumored to be powered by the M5 chip, is expected to feature a dual front camera setup. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is adding a second, portrait-side front-facing camera to the M5 iPad Pro, which could enhance usability in both portrait and landscape orientations. This change is reportedly in response to feedback from users who were dissatisfied with the previous camera placement [1].

In terms of pricing, the base variant of the iPad Pro M5 is rumored to start at 256GB, up from the 128GB seen in the iPad Pro M4. The 11-inch model is expected to be priced at $999, while the 13-inch variant is set to cost $1,299 [1]. However, the exact pricing for the Indian market is yet to be confirmed.

For the iPhone 17 series, Apple is expected to hold an announcement event in September 2025. The lineup is expected to include four models, with the iPhone 17 Plus being replaced by an ultra-thin model, the iPhone 17 Air. This new model is rumored to be the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever made, measuring just 5.5mm thick [2].

The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with a 2740 x 1260 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will also include a Dynamic Island cutout and is expected to be thinner than the iPhone 6 [2]. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are set to feature new rear camera designs, with the iPhone 17 Pro models expected to have a 48-megapixel Telephoto lens [2].

For those interested in staying updated with the latest tech news, the 9to5Mac Daily podcast provides a daily recap of the top stories. Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Spotify, the podcast offers ad-free episodes and bonus content for subscribers [3].

References:

[1] https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/apple-s-ipad-pro-m5-may-feature-dual-front-camera-set-up-what-to-expect-125072100565_1.html

[2] https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/21/daily-july-21-2025/

[3] https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/18/iphone-17-series-everything-we-know/