Well, folks, the tech world is buzzing again—because apparently, Apple has decided that phones should now resemble credit cards more than they do actual devices you can hold without accidentally snapping in half.
Thanks to Sonny Dickson’s latest leak of iPhone 17 dummies (no, not those kinds of dummies), we’re getting an early peek at what might just be the thinnest, bendiest, and most paradoxically beefed-up lineup yet.
Let’s break it down:
The Thinner, the Better? Or Just Easier to Snap?
If rumors are true—and let’s face it, when aren’t they?—the iPhone 17 Air will clock in at a jaw-droppingly slim 5.5mm thick .
To put that into perspective, your average pencil is about 7mm wide. Yes, Apple wants you to carry around something thinner than a No. 2 Ticonderoga. Why? Because apparently, “thin” equals “cool,” even if it means your phone doubles as a flexible ruler.
And here’s where things get spicy: Mark Gurman reports that Apple considered making the Air even bigger—a whopping 6.9 inches—but scrapped those plans because, well, no one wants their $900 investment folding like a taco under pressure.
Instead, they settled on a Goldilocks-sized 6.6-inch screen. Not too big, not too small…just right for Instagramming your avocado toast without looking like you’re holding a tablet.
A Camera Bump That Could Double as a Skateboard Ramp
Meanwhile, the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup continues its love affair with camera bumps so massive, they could moonlight as Wi-Fi routers or tiny UFO landing pads. The edge-on shots leaked by Dickson make the difference between the Air and its chunkier siblings laughably obvious.
If the Air were a person, it’d be strutting down the runway while the other models lumber behind like extras from The Hulk.
Oh, and speaking of cameras, the Air keeps it simple with a single lens on the back, à la the iPhone 16E. But don’t worry—it’ll still have enough bells and whistles to justify its hefty price tag.
A 120Hz ProMotion display? Check. Dynamic Island cutout? Double check. Battery life comparable to thicker models? Triple check. It’s almost like Apple said, “How thin can we go before people start using these as bookmarks?”
High-End Features, Low-Key Chipset
Here’s the kicker: despite being marketed as a premium device, the iPhone 17 Air won’t come packing the top-of-the-line A19 Pro chip. Nope, it gets the standard A19 instead, which sounds suspiciously like the consolation prize at a middle school science fair.
Still, Apple promises the Air will deliver high-end performance alongside budget-friendly compromises. Translation? You’re paying flagship prices for mid-tier guts—but hey, at least it’s thin!
Port-Free Dreams and Folding Phones
But wait, there’s more! According to Gurman, if the iPhone 17 Air takes off, Apple might roll out even crazier ideas, like ditching ports entirely.
Imagine charging your phone wirelessly every night—or, you know, carrying around a MagSafe battery pack everywhere you go because wireless charging isn’t quite as magical as Apple makes it sound.
And then there’s the pièce de résistance: Apple’s rumored folding phone, set to debut by 2026. This mythical device aims to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold but with one key improvement: less crease.
Because nothing screams “luxury” like spending thousands on a phone that folds open smoothly…until it doesn’t.
Final Thoughts: Is Thin Really In?
So, what do we think of the iPhone 17 Air? On paper, it’s sleek, stylish, and packed with features designed to make your wallet cry.
In reality, it’s probably going to feel like trying to use a piece of aluminum foil as a phone. But hey, at least it’ll look good doing it!
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