Apple has launched its iPhone 17 series on September 9, 2025, with the introduction of iPhone 17 Air. Interestingly, the model was unveiled by Abidur Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi-origin industrial designer. He took the centre stage instead of the typical senior-level executives. Composed and poised, he unveiled the iPhone Air, Apple’s thinnest and lightest smartphone to date.
Chowdhury described the iPhone 17 Air as a ‘paradox you have to hold to believe’. He noted that the sleek design is blended with robust performance rivaling of the Pro devices.
iPhone Air features
The model is housed in titanium and is only 5.6mm thick. It has a single telephoto camera with Al-driven photo capabilities. Many would think the thin body means a weaker battery life; however, the phone delivers an all-day battery life and better power-saving software.
The 256GB model costs Rs 1,19,900 in India.
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Who Is Abidur Chowdhury?
Chowdhury was born in London and graduated in Product Design and Technology from Loughborough University. He moved to the US and had internships at Cambridge Consultants and Curventa. He then worked at Layer design in London, as well as briefly establishing his own consultancy, before Apple hired him in 2019.
He has worked to produce user-friendly products throughout the years and has received numerous awards, such as Red Dot Design Award, the Jmaes Dyson Foundation Bursary, and the 3D Hubs Student Grant.
Other Announcements at Apple Event
In addition to the iPhone Air, Apple announced the iPhone 17 series with its strongest A19 Pro chip, supporting up to 40 hours of video playback. Apple also debuted the AirPods Pro 3 with improved noise cancellation and real-time translation.
Moreover, the Apple Watch Series 11 was announced with 5G connectivity, longer battery life, and sophisticated health-tracking features, subject to regulatory approval.
