Along with the new Apple iPhone 17 series Apple has been planning to launch an all-new iPhone 17 Air. Being targeted towards users who seek an aesthetically pleasing appearance; along with a flagship performance the phone has been re-engineered heavily to fit in the iPhone 17’s processor. At 6.6 inches the iPhone 17 Air would supposedly become the slimmest phone in the lineup.
Type C Port Transformed
A recent update conveyed through the dummy models has revealed that Apple has made subtle updates to the phone to ensure that it can fit the superior processor of the 17 series in the tighter chassis of the phone. A new change that would soon become the most talked about difference would be the USB-C port on the bottom that would no longer be centred front to back- instead the dummy phones have revealed that it has been shifted to the rear of the device, an effort that has been executed to accommodate the display components in the tighter chassis.
Other Changes In The Phone Appearance
The speaker grills have been changed as well, with only two pin holes placed on either side of the type C port. Such measures have been executed to ensure that the engineers at Apple are able to fit in an appropriate battery, processor, display panel and speakers within a slimmer chassis. To further be able to package the specs better, it’s possible that Apple might equip the phone with a single rear camera. Beyond that the company would possibly remove the SIM card slot entirely. It’s possible that Apple might start pushing the e-sim only for its users.
C1 Modem in iPhone 17 Air
Another change that is expected from the new Apple iPhone 17 would be the inclusion of a new custom-designed C1 modem, first introduced on the iPhone 16e. The chip would further optimize battery use while the phone precepts signals for better connectivity. As per Apple the battery performance of the phone would be similar to other iPhone models. The iPhone 17 air would be launched during its usual fall event.
