TL;DR
- Apple iPhone 17 Air will be the slimmest iPhone ever.
- It might get a port-free design.
- iPhone 17 Air will be placed between iPhone 17 & iPhone 17 Pro Models.
The forthcoming iPhone 17 Air from Apple continues to make headlines for various reasons. Recent reports indicate that this model will be 2mm slimmer than all previous iPhones in the lineup and will also be the first iPhone to feature a completely port-free design. For more details, read on.
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iPhone 17 Air to be port free?
Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that Apple intends to eliminate the USB-C port from the iPhone 17 Air, marking the company’s first step towards a fully port-free iPhone. This shift could signal a transition to sleeker models devoid of charging ports. Previously, Apple had considered going port-free but abandoned the plan to avoid potential conflicts with EU regulators, who preferred the adoption of USB-C over the older Lightning ports.
Gurman reports that Apple remains optimistic about developing a port-free design for future slim iPhones, contingent on the performance of the iPhone 17 Air. In his analysis, he states, “the iPhone 17 Air signifies the start of a significant transformation for Apple.”
Company executives are confident that a successful launch of the iPhone 17 Air will lead to the introduction of additional portless, slimmer models. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to retain the USB-C port and feature a 6.6-inch display, Dynamic Island, a camera control button, and battery life on par with current iPhone models.
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iPhone 17 Air: Dummy Units
Leakster Sonny Dickson shared images of dummy models that indicate a MagSafe feature, alleviating previous concerns regarding the device’s slim design. Additionally, an action button is set to take the place of the traditional Ring/Silent Switch.
The iPhone 17 Series will consist of four models, with the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max featuring extended rear camera bumps housing three lenses, an LED flash, and a microphone. In contrast, the iPhone 17 Air will also have a similar bump but will include only one lens.
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The iPhone 17 shares its design with the iPhone 17 Air. When positioned next to each other, the iPhone 17 Air is distinctly slimmer. It is anticipated that the iPhone 17 Air will have a thickness ranging from 5.5 to 6mm, drawing inspiration from Pixel phones while incorporating Apple’s signature design features. Additionally, the iPhone is projected to be equipped with the A19 chip, ensuring rapid and efficient performance.
iPhone 17 Air: Pricing
Apple iPhone 17 Air will cost around 900 USD placing it between iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro Models.
Nothing is confirmed yet, so we will have to wait until details become concrete.
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