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iPhone 17 Models Launch Tomorrow: Here’s What To Expect

Apple unveils the iPhone 17 series tomorrow, at Apple Park. Rumors point to a new slim Air model, 24MP front cameras, and iOS 26 with Liquid Glass.

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1 year ago

September 8, 2025

Nour Nasir

iphone 17 models launch tomorrow here's what to expect

Apple will hold its much-anticipated launch event at Apple Park tomorrow, September 9, unveiling the iPhone 17 lineup — which executives have reportedly described as the “most ambitious in the product’s history”.

One of the biggest shifts is the rumored replacement of the struggling Plus variant with a new iPhone 17 Air, also referred to as the Slim model. At just 6.25mm thick, it could become Apple’s thinnest phone yet, overtaking the iPhone 6. The Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch display, a single 48MP rear camera, and at least 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence. But leaks also warn of drawbacks: a smaller 2,800mAh battery and concerns about durability. Apple is reportedly allocating only 10% of production to this model.

The Pro Max may also be renamed the iPhone 17 Ultra, and could introduce three 48MP rear cameras with periscope-style Tetraprism zoom. All four models are rumored to get 24MP front-facing cameras, dual video recording, and possibly smaller Dynamic Islands thanks to new Face ID “metalens” technology.

On design, the series will reportedly bring bigger changes than recent generations. Camera bumps are expected to become horizontal and stretch across the back of the Pro models, with color-matched finishes rather than two-tone designs. Color leaks suggest new options: Light Blue and Gold for the Air, Orange for the Pro line, and a mix of familiar shades like Silver, Black, and Green across the range.

iOS 26 also debuts alongside the new phones, introducing a translucent “Liquid Glass” theme, a new Games app, spam-blocking tools, and enhanced battery insights. Analysts say it could also pave the way for Apple’s eventual smart glasses interface.

On displays, rumors indicate 120Hz refresh rates for all models, though it’s unclear if the base and Air will receive adaptive ProMotion panels. The Pro and Ultra are expected to retain 6.3- and 6.9-inch displays, while the standard iPhone 17 may grow slightly to 6.3 inches.

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Battery life could diverge sharply: reports suggest a massive 5,000mAh unit for the Pro Max — the largest ever on an iPhone — but a below-3,000mAh battery for the slim Air. Faster 35W charging and possible reverse wireless charging may come to Pro models.

Pricing rumors are mixed, but consensus points to Apple largely holding steady, with only the Pro model seeing a hike due to a new 256GB minimum storage tier.

In summary, tomorrow’s event is expected to confirm Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever, its biggest battery to date, and an AI-driven OS overhaul — making the iPhone 17 series one of the company’s most closely watched launches yet.

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Abu Dhabi’s Robot Kitchen Is Serving Up Biryani, Not Burgers

Circus SE wants to put a tiny automated factory inside the buildings where Gulf residents live and work, bypassing part of last-mile delivery.

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5 days ago

October 20, 2026

Nour Nasir

abu dhabi's robot kitchen is serving up biryani not burgers

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The most telling thing about a new autonomous kitchen now running in Abu Dhabi’s Marina Square is what it won’t cook:

“We don’t do fast food,” says Nikolas Bullwinkel, Founder and CEO of Circus SE. “We’ve actively decided not to build a machine that can only do burgers”.

Instead, the CA-1 system is built around pot-based cooking: curries, pastas, soups and rice dishes. After experimenting with highly personalized recipes, Circus deliberately leaned back toward recognizable food. “We’re going with a chicken biryani because you know it,” Bullwinkel says of the AED 40 dish.

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The Germany-based robotics and food technology company operates across eight countries, and Abu Dhabi is its first deployment outside Europe. More locations are expected there and in Dubai.

In Germany, its units can be placed in supermarkets, gas stations, airports and hospitals. In the Gulf, Bullwinkel wants them inside residential and office buildings, replacing some of the complexity of last-mile delivery. “We’re basically bringing a very tiny factory a few square meters into your building,” he says. Catering company Royal Prestige supplies the ingredients and knowledge of local tastes.

The CA-1 manages up to 36 refrigerated ingredient silos alongside automated induction cooking, robotic plating and a self-cleaning dishwasher. Two robotic arms move ingredients through the system with minimal human intervention. It can produce up to 120 hot meals an hour, and a meal such as rice and curry can take around three to four minutes.

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Five cameras and multiple sensors monitor heat, temperature and consistency, an attempt to approximate what a chef perceives. “You can hear something gets burned, you can smell it, you can see it at some point,” Bullwinkel says. CircusOS, the company’s operating system, adjusts recipes in real time.

You might think of the platform as a threat to kitchen staff, but Bullwinkel frames Circus as a way for chefs to develop recipes and distribute them at scale. With that being said, rising labor costs and shortages are also part of his case for automation.