There are rumors that Apple is developing the ultra-thin iPhone 17. Bloomberg is Report The 6.6-inch iPhone 17 Air will be added to the lineup, with a size between the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro and the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple initially thought it would make the 17 air bigger (6.9 inches), but gave up on the idea because of concerns that thin devices with larger displays might be prone to bending.
Related to other latest reports Potential iPhone 17 Air From analysts Jeff Pu and Ming-Chi Kuo.
The device is also expected to feature ultra-weak bezels, dedicated camera control buttons and dynamic islands. Apple is reportedly focusing on battery efficiency, as thinner devices usually mean battery capacity compromises.
Apple has not provided the next details yet iPhone. Usually, it launches a new lineup in September.
True to the rumored name, it is expected to be very thin, with only a size of 5.5mm. Other expected specifications include a single rear camera, similar to iPhone 16eand a blend of entry-level and premium features. The estimated price is about $900, the same price as the iPhone 16 Plus.
Bloomberg reports that Apple is also considering making the model completely port-free, marking the beginning of a new era when the iPhone is only used for wireless charging.
The report is consistent with the leak Effect From Sonny Dickson, whose fake but realistic images are often cited by accessories manufacturers before their official launch.
Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, told CNET that when it comes to smartphones this year, CNET is “thin”.
Rumors around the ultra-thin iPhone match the work done by other phone manufacturers. Samsung teased the slim Galaxy S25 Edge at an unpacked event in January, causing a huge buzz around at Mobile World Congress last month Tecno’s Spark Slim Concept PhoneCNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti must handle.
“If the thin trend continues, the next challenge for designers will overcome the limitations of the mandatory USB-C port, i.e. 2.6mm,” he said. “However, given the software failure, we don’t see any company looking to remove this port in the near term.”
These rumors emerged when Apple was looking for a way to revitalize its lineup. The company reported that iPhone sales fell 1% during the holiday quarter, lower than expected. Meanwhile, delays in launching AI-enhanced Siri could further impact sales as competitors accelerate their AI plans.
It is said that Apple is preparing Major redesign The operating systems of the iPhone, iPad and Mac described by Bloomberg are “one of the most eye-catching software in the company’s history.” The redesign is designed to simplify user experience and improve navigation and device control. It also tries to create a more uniform look on the platform.
Additionally, the company is reportedly developing a foldable iPhone and plans to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. Apple remains the only major smartphone maker that hasn’t entered the foldable market yet.
