Apple is set to become ultra-thin. For months, rumours have been circulating, and it’s increasingly clear that the iPhone 17 Air. Apple’s thinnest phone to date is set to arrive in September 2025. This phone would be distinguished not by its number of cameras or titanium construction, but by how impossibly thin it is.
Minimalist Look, Maxed-Out Specs
With a mere 5.5mm thickness, the iPhone 17 Air would be the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever made. That’s even thinner than the classic iPod touch. But Apple is not merely going after looks—this phone will likely have some serious juice in it with the next A19 chip and sharp 6.7-inch OLED display at 120Hz. It will allegedly have a minimalist back with one huge camera and a bulge to accommodate it, but with an ultra-lightweight design.
Predicted Launch Date: September 8 or 9
As for the launch timeline, Apple has a pretty consistent history. New iPhones are typically announced the week after Labour Day in the U.S.—usually a Monday or Tuesday. Based on this tradition, we’re expecting the iPhone 17 Air to be unveiled on either September 8 or 9, with shipping likely starting on September 19.
Delayed Release? History Says It’s Possible
Of course, there’s always the possibility of a staggered release. Apple has done it before with phones like the iPhone X and iPhone 12 mini, which were released weeks after the rest of the lineup. The 17 Air, with its drastically different design, could do the same if production is tight or supply chains become complicated.
Despite this, recent rumours indicate that Apple is planning to launch the 17 Air as part of the 2025 lineup. Along with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. It’s also said to take the C1 modem from the iPhone 16e. This may indicate Apple’s efforts to control costs for a phone that could be more suitable for minimalist and mobile consumers.
In an era of behemoth flagships, the iPhone 17 Air might signal a welcome switch. A contemporary descendant of the iPhone mini, yet with grand aspirations for big screens and wispy lightness. If everything unfolds as forecasted, this will be Apple’s most ambitious hardware gamble in ages.
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