A new iPhone is coming and it’s the thinnest yet

Apple is expected to introduce a new model named the iPhone 17 Air in its upcoming lineup, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This model is anticipated to be unveiled this fall, serving as a follow-up to Apple’s success with the Air branding in its MacBook and iPad product lines.

The iPhone 17 Air is projected to be approximately two millimeters thinner than existing iPhone models, making it the slimmest smartphone released by Apple to date. Reports indicate that its thickness will range from 5.5mm to 6.25mm, which is notably less than the iPhone 6. This emphasis on thinness is seen as a precursor to future developments in foldable devices, including both iPhones and iPads, which Apple is reportedly working on for potential release in 2026 or later.

Gurman notes that the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with Apple’s first in-house modem, codenamed Sinope, which is set to debut with the new iPhone SE in the spring. Additionally, the new device is expected to feature a single-lens 48-megapixel rear camera and a 24-megapixel front-facing camera. It will reportedly be powered by Apple’s A19 chip and will include 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence AI features.

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In terms of display technology, the iPhone 17 Air is rumored to incorporate a 6.6-inch ProMotion OLED screen, which is known for its 120Hz variable refresh rate, previously offered only in iPhone Pro models. Alongside the iPhone 17 Air, upgrades to the entry-level iPad are also anticipated, with these devices slated for an announcement in the spring alongside the iPhone SE and new iPad Air models.

Aside from the iPhone 17 Air, Gurman mentioned potential upcoming Apple products for 2025, including a smart home hub, while noting that a new version of the Vision Pro mixed reality headset will not be part of the immediate release plans.

“I expect the wave of new products to come relatively soon, starting with versions of the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air. The laptop models — code-named J713 and J715 — are already in production overseas and will include the M4 chip that’s in the MacBook Pro and iMac.”

-Mark Gurman, Bloomberg

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