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Man of Many
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- Man of Many
Everything We Know About the ‘iPhone 17 Air'
By Dean Blake - News Published: 22 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. As we enter the second half the calendar year, it's time to turn our attention to all the fun stuff our friends at Apple have been cooking up for us: and while it's no secret there's an iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max are coming soon, there's something special on the way. For the first time, Apple is bringing it's Air moniker to the iPhone, and is set to deliver a surprisingly thin entrant to the iPhone lineup this September: the iPhone 17 Air. Beyond the name—which finally fits the iPhone into the same naming convention as the iPad and MacBook product lines—we do have quite a bit of unofficial information leaked from journalists and the production line to look at. Obviously, until we have official confirmation from Apple everything in this article should be taken with a grain of salt. But if you're keen to get the scoop on what will likely be the most existing iPhone launch in recent years, read on. A dummy iPhone 17 Air | Image: AppleInsider What will the 'iPhone 17 Air' Look Like? When you imagine what an iPhone Air would look like, you're probably not far off from what Apple has in mind. The key feature of the rumoured phone will be its overall thinness and weight: Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has noted he believes, based on his sources, that the Air will shave around 2mm from the current iPhone 16 Pro, which would put it at around 6mm thick. However, other estimates put it as thin as 5.5mm and as light as 145 grams (for reference, the current iPhone 16 clocks in at 170 grams), but ultimately we won't know the proper measurements until Apple itself shows the phone off this September. We're also not entirely clear on the overall size of the display, though the common ground between each rumour is that the Air will land somewhere around the size of the iPhone 16 Plus (6.7' display)—that is, with a display measuring somewhere between 6.55' and 6.65'. That puts the phone between the 16 Pro (6.3' display) and 16 Pro Max (6.9' display), but quite a bit bigger than the base iPhone 16 (6.1'). The design of the phone isn't necessarily going to radically differ from what we've seen from Apple (or it's competition, actually), though one big difference leakers point at is the fact the iPhone 17 Air will probably only feature a single 48 megapixel fusion camera similar to the one used in 2025's iPhone 16e. This would mean a less cluttered camera bump, but also means videophiles are likely looking at sticking to the Pro and Pro Max models for another year. A full-scale render of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air | Source: Render by @asherdipps What are the likely specs of the 'iPhone 17 Air'? While the iPhone 17 will act as the base model of the new line-up, the 17 Air is actually very likely to share a lot of the technical DNA, with a few caveats here and there to account for the slimmer build. The biggest one, of course, being the battery size. Rumours all point to the new device having a sub-3,000mAh battery—considerably less than even the budget-focused iPhone 16e's 4,005mAh—which will struggle to maintain battery life for an entire day. Hardware and software optimisations could go a long way in mitigating the relatively small battery size, as well as a very likely iPhone 17 Air-compatible battery case, which will give users back some battery charge in exchange for adding bulk to what is supposed to be a thin device. Here's the rumoured tech specs of the iPhone 17 Air: Rumoured iPhone 17 Air Specs Price USD$899 / AUD$1,599 Display – 6.6' OLED Retina Display – 120Hz ProMotion – 1260 x 2736 resolution Operating System iOS 26 Internals – Processor: A19 – RAM: 8GB – 12GB – Storage: ??? Networking – 5G – Wi-Fi 7 – Bluetooth 5.3 – NFC Capable Camera 48-megapixel wide-lens fusion camera 24-megapixel front-facing camera Battery 2,800mAh – 3,000mAh Other Features – Single USB 2.0 Type-C port – Face ID – Action Button – Apple Intelligence – Rumours suggest the phone may be too thin to house a SIM tray Scroll horizontally to view full table When is the 'iPhone 17 Air' Releasing? Given Apple's propensity to launch its phones in September, it's very likely the iPhone 17 Air will launch alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, in mid September. The 16 series were launched on Friday, September 20, meaning the new line-up is likely to land on shelves on Friday, 19 September, or 26 September, 2025.
Perth Now
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- Perth Now
‘Toxic' claim against supplement giant
Australian supplement giant Blackmores is facing potential class-action lawsuit, over claims that excessive levels of vitamin B6 in some of the company's over-the-counter products have led to serious health complications. Dominic Noonan-O'Keeffe began taking Blackmores supplements in May 2023 to support his health, ahead of the birth of his first child. Unaware the magnesium product contained potentially 'toxic' levels of vitamin B6, he claims he soon developed severe symptoms – including fatigue, headaches, muscle spasms, heart palpitations, and loss of sensation, according to Polaris lawyers. Doctors later diagnosed him with neuropathy linked to excessive B6 intake. Despite stopping in early 2024, Mr Noonan-O'Keeffe claims he continues to suffer daily from nerve pain and other symptoms. Polaris Lawyers – who are representing Mr Noonan-O'Keeffe, the lead plaintiff in the potential class-action – allege they later discovered the magnesium product contained about 29 times the recommended daily intake of vitamin B6. Mr Noonan-O'Keeffe claims he suffered lasting health impacts after taking Blackmores Magnesium+. Supplied Credit: Supplied Polaris Lawyers is now investigating a proposed class action against Blackmores for the excessive B6 levels in their vitamin supplements. 'It's alarming to walk down the vitamin aisle of any chemist in Australia and see vitamin supplements containing levels of B6 which are far and above the recommended daily intake,' Polaris Lawyers Founder and Principal Nick Mann said. 'What happened to Dominic is tragic, but he is not alone – we are aware of reports that excessive levels of B6 in over-the-counter supplements may have caused lasting injuries to hundreds of Australians. 'Polaris Lawyers is currently investigating a class action on behalf of anyone who has suffered injuries as a result of excessive levels of B6 as a result of taking Blackmores vitamin supplements.' Blackmores is one of the country's biggest supplement providers. Supplied Credit: Supplied In an interim decision report released in June, the TGA acknowledged no clear consensus on a safe vitamin B6 level that fully prevents peripheral neuropathy. The decision proposed rescheduling products containing over 50mg per day as 'Pharmacist Only Medicines.' A Blackmores spokesperson said they were aware of the TGA's proposed changes. 'At Blackmores, we are committed to the highest standards of product quality and consumer safety. All our products, including those containing Vitamin B6, are developed in strict accordance with the regulatory requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA),' the spokesperson said. 'This includes compliance with maximum permitted daily doses and the inclusion of mandated warning statements. 'We acknowledge the interim decision issued by the TGA and we will ensure full compliance with its final determination.'
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Nothing's statement headphones sound great and deliver solid value
Earbuds and phones put out so far by British tech firm Nothing follow a formula: eye-grabbing designs, a playful take on controls or interface and a little power sacrifice relative to rivals so they come in at a lower price than you might expect. The new Nothing Headphone 1, the most expensive audio device the company has shipped to date, nails that same formula. For its first over-ear headphones, Nothing collaborated with audio outfit KEF, which handled the tuning. It's clear the in-house audio and design teams also have a great passion for the product, and have grown confident over the past four years of creating various wireless earbuds. These headphones will turn heads, don't look like anything else and deliver really good sound. In keeping with other Nothing devices, Headphone 1 has a transparent finish exposing interlocking panels that give the impression of the underlying tech. In this case, the brand's trademark red square serves as a handy reminder of which side needs to go on your right ear. The flat two-layer design gives an industrial vibe compared with most current headphones, which tend to be rounder and softer, and that's reinforced by the printed text and the idiosyncratic roller and paddle controls (more on those later). The unit I tested is called white, or more accurately two kinds of grey on silver aluminium, with black cushions. At first glance I thought the design was a bit much, with a lot of detail and many different shapes, but I've come to like them. By the time I saw the black versions at Nothing's local launch event, I thought the reduction in contrast made them look too subtle compared with the white. They don't feel as eccentric as they look, with decent cushioning on the headband and cups, a firm but not uncomfortable pressure to keep them on your ears and a smooth adjusting action. The cups can turn inwards to rest naturally if you wear them around your neck. My one physical design complaint isn't actually about the headphones but the hard travel case they come with; the tiny zip puts up a fight to open every single time. Sonically, the sound stage of the Headphone 1 isn't as expansive as you'd expect on more expensive models such as Apple's AirPods Max or the Sonos Ace, but by default the sound is rich, bass is quite present, and everything's clear and well imaged. Dive into the app and you'll find an extensive and detailed equaliser that gives you full control over the sound. There are smart presets and simple settings like a bass boost, which I found brought the lows forward successfully without distorting them or rattling my skull. You can also turn on head-tracking spatial audio, which can be handy for movie watching. Loading In terms of high-resolution support, the Headphone 1 can connect to a supported device via AAC or LDAC, and is certified for 24-bit/96kHz sound. If you prefer a wired connection, the headphones support USB-C and 3.5mm, but they need to be turned on to work, so wired mode won't help you keep listening once the battery's flat.
