Apple debuts the $999 ultra-thin iPhone Air

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View this email online in your browser  September 09, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 Apple debuts the $999 ultra-thin iPhone Air: This replaces the Plus model in the company's 2025 lineup, following the underperformance of the iPhone 16 Plus last year. Read More Tesla revamps the Megapack in attempt to reverse its declining storage business: The new battery product, known as Megapack 3, is a bid to lure utilities and data center developers that are desperate for power. Read More Ramp says it has hit $1B in annualized revenue: Ramp answered any lingering questions as to why investors valued the company at $22.5 billion just 45 days after they valued it at $16 billion. Read More A message from Silicon Valley Bank SVB helps you scale to and through Series A With deep industry expertise and a commitment to innovation, SVB is the partner you need to help you get to A, B, and beyond. Scale with confidence with SVB by your side. Learn More Afternoon Must-Reads Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and Watch SE 3: One perk is the Apple Watch Series 11 can alert you to possible hypertension. Apple says it plans to notify over 1 million people with undiagnosed hypertension in the first year alone. Read More iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and everything else announced at Apple's hardware event: From a new slim iPhone Air model to redesigned AirPods, here's what was announced at this year's Apple event. Read More All of the iPhone 17 models compared: All four of the devices will be available to preorder on Friday and will be available on September 19. Read More Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic: The move to diversify its AI partnerships by tapping the shoulder of OpenAI's top rival comes as the AI company also pursues independence from Microsoft with its own AI infrastructure and a potential LinkedIn competitor. Read More Apple launches iPhone 17 with a 120 Hz display: The iPhone 17 has a slightly bigger screen at 6.3 inches as compared to the 6.1-inch screen of the iPhone 16. The display is getting an upgrade with ProMotion. Read More A message from Google Cloud Google AI Builders Forum | Live September 18, 4 p.m. PT Join David Friedberg, AI experts, and top founders for a livestream event. We'll break down the essential strategies and technologies you need to build a competitive business in the era of AI. Add to calendar Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! Last but Not Least I want to love Apple's new iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17 is a better deal: I was within a heartbeat of preordering the new iPhone Air. But a closer looks at the specs changed my mind. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2025 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107