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4 days ago
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Latest iPhone 17 Air leak said just what we didn't want to hear
Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Air, which will replace the Plus model in the lineup, will barely last a whole day on a single charge, per a new rumor. Tipster Instant Digital claims that the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with a battery with less than 3,000mAh capacity. They didn't reveal the exact capacity but did hint that with iOS 26's Adaptive Power, the phone will probably make it to the end of the day. A famous leaker says that the iPhone 17 Air's battery will hover below the 3,000mAh mark. Apple says that in this mode, an iPhone will make small performance adjustments to make the battery last longer, such as lowering screen brightness and letting some tasks take to say, most people wouldn't want to have this mode all the time, and the only way to make it to the end of the day without the phone dying would be to plug the phone in or use the rumored battery case accessory to extend capacity. At just 5.5mm thick, the iPhone 17 Air is going to be the thinnest model in the lineup, which is why it doesn't have enough space for a larger battery. An earlier rumor had said that the battery capacity would be 2,800mAh. Though the phone will be thin, it will not be small, with its display expected to come in at 6.6 inches. This means that it will only be next to the iPhone 17 Pro Max in screen size, which is expected to retain the 6.9-inch screen of its predecessor and get a bigger 5,000mAh the screen will be 120Hz, and a high refresh rate is usually a battery hog. One earlier report hinted that around 60 to 70 percent of iPhone 17 Air owners should be able to go all day without plugging in the phone. Another sounded less worrying, claimeing the battery life will be comparable to current iPhones. Apple has allegedly redesigned display and silicon components and tweaked software to make the device more energy efficient. The phone will likely feature an in-house Wi-Fi chip and the home-brewed C1 modem. which should result in efficiency improvements. As for the other rumored features, the iPhone 17 Air will allegedly be the only model in the lineup with a titanium frame and will have a rectangular camera bar to house a lone 48MP rear camera. The device will be fueled by the 3nm A19 chip, which will be paired with 12GB of RAM.
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10-07-2025
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Apple's foldable iPhone may already be taking shape inside Samsung's factory
Concept image of a foldable iPhone . | Image credit – Apple Insider The foldable iPhone rumors are heating up again and this time, it's looking a lot more real. A new report (translated source) says Samsung Display is now gearing up to supply Apple with foldable OLED panels, which basically means: yeah, a foldable iPhone might actually be coming next year. According to industry sources, Samsung Display is building out a dedicated production line just for Apple at its A3 plant in Asan, South Korea. Work reportedly started in the second half of last year and is now close to wrapping up. Once everything's up and running, Samsung Display might be able to pump out around 15 million foldable panels a year – or about 1.25 million a month – based on 7-inch foldable production figure is interesting because it lines up with earlier rumors that Apple wants to ship somewhere between 15 and 20 million foldables down the road. But here's the twist: the latest report claims Apple's 2026 target is actually much more modest – only 6 to 8 million foldable iPhones to start. So Samsung's building for the future here, getting ready for when (or if) Apple decides to go all in. Although the exact design of a future foldable iPhone remains unknown, there are plenty of concepts available. | Image credit – Apple Insider And for now, Samsung is said to have secured an exclusive deal to supply Apple with these foldable OLEDs – at least for the next couple of years. While Apple usually prefers having multiple suppliers (just in case something goes wrong), Samsung's experience in foldables gives it a major edge. Let's not forget, Samsung's been in this game since 2019 and is already on its seventh generation of foldables. Speaking of which, yep, Samsung just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 – and yeah, they're thinner, lighter and more refined than ever. The Z Fold 7 , in particular, is Samsung's slimmest book-style foldable to date. Sure, it dropped S Pen support to get there, but still, it's a big leap forward from the previous model. So yeah, it's pretty wild to think that Samsung will not only be making its own foldables but also be helping Apple finally enter the category – and then directly competing with it. That situation speaks volumes about how far Samsung's foldable tech has matured. Apple reportedly wants to launch something polished and reliable right out of the gate, and I think choosing Samsung as its display partner just proves how trusted that tech has become. That said, I believe the arrival of a foldable iPhone won't necessarily hurt Samsung all that much – at least not in the short term. While Apple entering the foldable scene will challenge Samsung's lead in the market, Apple's foldable is probably going to be aimed at iOS fans who are already deep in the ecosystem. I mean, it's not likely to lure too many Android users away from Samsung or anyone else just yet. Still, this is a major turning point. Apple's entry into the space could help grow the foldable market overall, which is still pretty niche right now. If the rumors are true, the foldable iPhone might drop alongside the iPhone 18 lineup in 2026 – but hey, with Apple, you never really know until the big reveal. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
