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Apple shows off a new slimmer iPhone "Air" model

Apple on Tuesday showed off a new, slimmer iPhone "Air" model with a "high-density battery" and a brand new processor, as well as an iPhone 17, the latest upgrade to its flagship smartphone. (PHOTO: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP)

Apple said the device will feature a new A19 processor chip, which will be made with 3-nanometer chipmaking technology and have improved capabilities for on-device artificial intelligence features. (PHOTO: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP)

Apple said the iPhone 17 will also have a better front-facing camera with a differently shaped sensor to make horizontal selfies look better. (PHOTO: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP)

The new iPhones are expected to arrive without significant upgrades to Siri, Apple's virtual assistant, which Apple has pushed off until next year.

The company also introduced a new version of its AirPods Pro wireless headphones and a blood pressure monitor in its latest Apple Watch.

Source: REUTERS

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