Apple iPhone 17 Air launch in September seems more likely than ever

Apple iPhone 17 Air launch in September seems more likely than ever
Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil its thinnest iPhone to date, the iPhone 17 Air, alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max at its fall event this September.There have been many reports suggesting this already, but the latest one somewhat confirms that Apple may have settled on the iPhone 17 Air moniker for the rumoured phone.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has suggested this in his latest Power On newsletter. As per the newsletter, the iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to be approximately 2 millimeters thinner than existing iPhones. Gurman notes that this slim profile isn’t merely for aesthetics but is a crucial step toward creating foldable iPads and iPhones in the future. This device could act as a “testing ground for future technologies,” wrote Gurman.Apple iPhone 17
Additionally, the iPhone 17 Air could serve as a platform for Apple’s proprietary cell modem, reportedly codenamed Sinope, which is expected to debut in the iPhone SE in (possibly) March this year. While this year’s iPhones may also introduce Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips, Gurman has not confirmed whether the 17 Air will include these components.
Meanwhile, another report by TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has provided new details, claiming that the iPhone 17 Air will measure just 5.5mm in thickness, making it the slimmest iPhone ever. Look at the both reports, and the previous ones, here is everything new and old we know about the Apple iPhone 17 Air so far.Apple iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Air
According to Kuo, the iPhone 17 Air is set to replace the ‘Plus’ variant in Apple’s iPhone lineup. If the 5.5mm thickness is accurate, the device will surpass the 6.9mm iPhone 6 from 2014 as Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet. It would also outshine Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S25 Slim, expected to be around 6mm thick, and dramatically undercut the 7.8mm iPhone 16.
However, the ultra-thin design comes with compromises. Kuo reports that the iPhone 17 Air will lack a physical SIM card slot, supporting only eSIM functionality. This reported decision is in line with Apple’s push toward a wireless future but may present challenges in markets like China, where eSIM adoption is relatively low.
iPhone 17 Air may set new standards for mid-range phones
To achieve this unprecedented slim profile, Apple is said to be employing advanced display technologies like Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), which combines touch and display layers into a single unit. The iPhone 17 Air is also rumored to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with ProMotion technology, enabling a 120Hz refresh rate. If implemented, it will mark the first time Apple extends this feature to non-Pro models, potentially setting a new standard for mid-range devices.
How will Apple squeeze a big camera into a slim body?
The iPhone 17 Air’s simplified design reportedly includes a single 48-megapixel rear camera, a departure from the dual-lens systems of current models. This streamlined camera setup could save space and contribute to the slim build. On the front, the device may feature a 24-megapixel TrueDepth camera, doubling the resolution of previous iterations.
Performance-wise, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to run on Apple’s A19 chipset, offering improved efficiency and processing power. Additional features like 8GB of RAM and Apple’s new in-house modem, codenamed “Sinope,” are also expected.
iPhone 17 Air pricing in India
Rumours suggest that the iPhone 17 Air will replace the iPhone Plus series, with pricing starting at $899 (approximately Rs 89,900 in India). However, its innovative design and premium features could push its price beyond the $1,199 starting point of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.Apple iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Air to iPhone Fold?
Industry experts, including Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, believe the iPhone 17 Air will serve as a precursor to Apple’s future foldable devices. Its ultra-thin design could pave the way for breakthroughs in flexibility and durability, vital for foldable technology.
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