The phone may come with big upgrades, including a new design, faster performance, and a better camera with a new telephoto sensor compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Apple shifts more iPhone production to India, with all iPhone 17 models set to launch from Indian factories for the first time.

After years of relying on China for iPhone production, Apple is boosting its presence in India. The tech giant hit a milestone ahead of the iPhone 17 launch.

Despite resistance from China, there are now five factories in India that build iPhones. The local Tata Group in particular is benefiting.

According to Bloomberg, both Foxconn and Tata are now assembling the full iPhone 17 series in India, including the premium Pro models. Production is taking place at Tata’s Hosur facility and Foxconn’s Bengaluru plant,

The production strategy of Apple is on the verge of another significant shift. Apple has moved on to produce all future models of the iPhone 17 in India and export them to the US despite the pushback by President Donald Trump and talks of a stiff imposition of 50% duties on Indian imports.

Apple is set to launch the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air next month. Thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge, it features a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display, A19 chip, 48MP camera, and starts at ₹90,000 in India. Here's what to expect.

India’s smartphone exports grew 30 per cent year-over-year in H1 2025, driven by a surge in iPhone shipments to the US following tariff anouncements by US President Donald Trump in Q1 2025, that made many brands step up exports from India to avoid paying higher prices.

The iPhone 17 is reportedly rumored to be announced in September, meaning Californians may be just weeks away from their next upgrade. Last year, Apple introduced its iPhone 16 range on Sept. 9, with the new phones ready for pre-order later that week.