Apple's iPhone 17 Air to Get Battery Boost with Revived Slim Case

Apple to Revive Battery Case for iPhone 17 Air

Summary:

• Rumor Source: The Information
• Context: Apple plans to launch the iPhone 17 Air, a super-slim and lightweight model, which will have a smaller battery due to its design. To address the reduced battery life, Apple is rumored to be bringing back a battery case accessory.
• Battery Case Details:
  • The new battery case aims to provide all-day battery life for the iPhone 17 Air.
  • Similar to previous battery cases and the MagSafe Battery Pack, the new accessory will add bulk to the phone.
• Testing Results: Internal testing suggests that only 60% to 70% of users will get a full day's use from the iPhone 17 Air without the case, compared to 80% to 90% for current models.
• Design Compromises:
  • The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be as thin as 5.5 millimeters (0.2 inches), significantly thinner than the 7.8 mm (0.3 inches) of the iPhone 16.
  • Other potential compromises include a single rear camera lens and a single speaker.
• Additional Improvements:
  • The entire iPhone 17 lineup is expected to feature improved memory bandwidth, better processing power, and a standard 12GB of RAM.