Apple’s Super-Skinny iPhone 17 Air Might Have a Huge Downside

The iPhone 17 “Air” is Apple’s latest thin iPhone, designed to appeal to fans of sleek designs but sacrificing battery life, camera quality, and sound features. With a shorter battery life compared to the iPhone 17 and 17 Pros, it will require an external battery case for extended use, while also featuring just one rear camera and a single speaker—a trade-off that won’t please many Apple loyalists. Expect pricing to rise significantly due to its thin design, potentially pushed higher by tariffs or supply chain issues, as consumers brace for the cost of this new iteration.