Alright, so the buzz around the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is definitely louder than it was for last year's iPhone 16. If you're like me, you're always curious about how the new phones are stacking up. According to a recent analysis, the initial demand for the iPhone 17 series is looking pretty strong, exceeding that of its predecessor.

Production numbers don't lie. Word on the street is that Apple's cranked up production for the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max by about 25% compared to last year. That's a significant jump, and it suggests they're expecting some serious interest. What’s even more interesting is that the iPhone 17 Pro Max seems to be the star of the show, with production up a whopping 60% compared to the 16 Pro Max. People want that top-tier experience, it seems.

However, there's one model that's causing some head-scratching: the iPhone Air. It's readily available, which, at first glance, might seem like a bad sign. Is demand just not there? Well, not so fast. Production is actually set to be three times higher than what they did for the iPhone 16 Plus. It is really hard to say if this model is successful or not, since we don't have other iPhone models to compare to.

Personally, I think the iPhone Air's fate hinges on the in-store experience. Specs on paper are one thing, but actually holding and using a device can completely change your perception. It makes sense, considering that phones are pretty expensive so people might prefer to see and hold the phone before buying it. I'm interested to see how it all plays out.