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Geeky Gadgets
22-05-2025
- Geeky Gadgets
Massive iPhone 17 Leak: All the New Features Revealed
The iPhone 17 lineup is shaping up to deliver a blend of innovative technology and notable compromises. With the Pro and Air models leading the charge, Apple is focusing on redefining smartphone performance, design, and functionality. However, these advancements come with trade-offs, including higher prices and certain design limitations that may influence user preferences. The video below from AppleTrack gives us more details on the new iPhone. Watch this video on YouTube. iPhone 17 Pro: Pushing the Boundaries of Technology The iPhone 17 Pro is positioned as the flagship of the lineup, offering features designed to enhance both performance and user experience. This model is packed with innovations that cater to professionals and tech enthusiasts: Reverse Wireless Charging: A long-anticipated feature, reverse wireless charging allows users to power devices like AirPods or MagSafe accessories directly from their phone. This addition makes on-the-go charging more convenient and versatile. A long-anticipated feature, reverse wireless charging allows users to power devices like AirPods or MagSafe accessories directly from their phone. This addition makes on-the-go charging more convenient and versatile. Advanced Camera System: The Pro models introduce 8K video recording, a first for any iPhone, alongside dual-camera recording that enables simultaneous front and rear video capture. These upgrades, combined with a larger camera bump, make the Pro a compelling choice for content creators seeking professional-grade tools. The Pro models introduce 8K video recording, a first for any iPhone, alongside dual-camera recording that enables simultaneous front and rear video capture. These upgrades, combined with a larger camera bump, make the Pro a compelling choice for content creators seeking professional-grade tools. A19 Pro Chip: At the heart of the Pro models is the A19 Pro chip, which delivers faster performance, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced privacy features. This chip is engineered to handle demanding applications, seamless multitasking, and advanced AI-driven tasks. These features position the iPhone 17 Pro as a powerhouse device, ideal for users who demand top-tier performance and innovative technology. iPhone 17 Air: Sleek Design, But at a Cost The iPhone 17 Air stands out with its ultra-thin design, measuring just 5.5mm. While this sleek aesthetic is visually appealing, it introduces several compromises that may affect functionality and user experience: Single Rear Camera: Unlike the Pro models, the Air features a single 48MP camera, which limits its versatility for photography enthusiasts. Unlike the Pro models, the Air features a single 48MP camera, which limits its versatility for photography enthusiasts. Audio Downgrade: A single speaker replaces the stereo sound system found in previous models, resulting in reduced audio quality. A single speaker replaces the stereo sound system found in previous models, resulting in reduced audio quality. Global eSIM Functionality: While innovative, the reliance on eSIM technology may pose challenges in regions where eSIM infrastructure is still underdeveloped. While innovative, the reliance on eSIM technology may pose challenges in regions where eSIM infrastructure is still underdeveloped. Battery Life Concerns: The smaller battery means only 60-70% of users are expected to get through a full day without recharging. Apple's proposed solution—a battery case—contradicts the ultra-thin design ethos that defines the Air model. Additionally, the off-center USB-C port, a result of design constraints, may prove less convenient for users. These trade-offs highlight the challenges Apple faces in balancing form and function within the Air model. AI and Performance: A Unified Focus Apple is placing a strong emphasis on AI capabilities across the iPhone 17 lineup, aiming to enhance both usability and performance. Key updates include: Increased RAM: All models now feature 12GB of RAM, making sure smoother multitasking and better support for AI-driven applications. All models now feature 12GB of RAM, making sure smoother multitasking and better support for AI-driven applications. AI Integration: From advanced photo editing tools to more intuitive voice assistants, AI is designed to streamline daily interactions and improve overall functionality. These enhancements aim to make AI more accessible and impactful, offering practical benefits for everyday users while maintaining Apple's focus on innovation. Display and Durability: Innovations on Hold Apple had planned to introduce an anti-reflective display coating to improve visibility in bright conditions. However, production challenges have delayed this feature, likely pushing it to future models. Despite this setback, Apple continues to prioritize display quality and durability, making sure that the iPhone 17 lineup maintains its premium feel and reputation for excellence. Pricing Changes: What to Expect The Pro models are expected to see a price increase of $100-$200, driven by rising production costs and tariffs. To justify this adjustment, Apple may include increased base storage or exclusive features. While the price hike reflects the premium nature of the Pro models, it could influence purchasing decisions, particularly for budget-conscious consumers. Innovation vs. Compromise: The iPhone 17 in Perspective The iPhone 17 lineup underscores Apple's commitment to pushing technological boundaries while navigating the challenges of modern smartphone design. The Pro models cater to power users and content creators with advanced features, while the Air model focuses on aesthetics, albeit with some functional trade-offs. As Apple continues to refine its offerings, the iPhone 17 series highlights the delicate balance between innovation and practicality. Whether you prioritize performance, design, or a combination of both, the iPhone 17 lineup offers options for a wide range of users. However, the compromises inherent in each model will likely play a significant role in shaping consumer preferences and purchasing decisions. Stay informed about the latest iPhone 17 Pro features by exploring our other resources and articles. Source & Image Credit: AppleTrack Filed Under: Apple, Apple iPhone Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
iPhone 17 Air: Ultra-thin design could be Apple's boldest gamble yet
Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17 Air is shaping up to be one of the most radical design shifts in recent years, with leaks and dummy models suggesting it will be just 5.5mm thick, roughly half the thickness of current iPhones. But with Samsung already launching a similarly slim device, the market's appetite for ultra-thin smartphones could soon be put to the test. The latest insights into Apple's 2025 iPhone line-up come from Sam Kohl of the AppleTrack YouTube channel, who showcased dummy models of the iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. Among them, the iPhone 17 Air stood out for its incredibly thin chassis, making it the slimmest iPhone ever, and one of the slimmest smartphones on the market. Apple is reportedly banking on design as a key differentiator, but it remains unclear whether consumers will pay a premium for a sleeker aesthetic, especially if it comes with trade-offs like reduced battery capacity or fragility. Interestingly, Samsung may have already beaten Apple to the punch. The newly unveiled Galaxy S25 Edge measures just 5.8mm thick, and is being positioned as the thinnest flagship Android phone available. Priced from ₹1,09,999, it will go on sale from 30 May. While the Galaxy S25 Edge is marginally thicker than Apple's rumoured 5.5mm device, the two are close enough to serve as direct comparisons. The Samsung phone could act as a litmus test for the ultra-thin segment, offering early clues about market demand and durability concerns. With the Galaxy S25 Edge set to hit consumer hands later this month, tech enthusiasts and Apple observers will be paying close attention to both critical reviews and user feedback. Will the design wow reviewers, or will they raise durability questions, particularly around potential bending or damage under pressure? As YouTubers and teardown experts begin to stress-test the S25 Edge, Apple will be watching closely. If the device is praised for its aesthetics and usability, the iPhone 17 Air may enjoy a smooth launch later this year. If not, Apple could find itself needing to justify a bold — and potentially risky, design decision.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
I must admit, if the iPhone 17 Air is this thin I'd never stop worrying
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary A video showing a dummy iPhone 17 Air has been posted online, showing just how thin it's expected to be. If like me you are already scared to take your iPhone out of its case, this could really give you the heebie-jeebies. This should be a big year for iPhone launches, with newly designed camera units expected for the iPhone 17 Pro models. Then, of course, there's what's come to be known as the iPhone 17 Air. The superslim addition to the family will reportedly arrive as part of the annual iPhone refresh and will present something new for the mega brand. It also scares me. Having just seen a new selection of dummy units – this time in a video hosted by AppleTrack on YouTube – I can't help but feel that owning a phone that thin would give me a stress rash. If the dummy models shown in the video and subsequent screen grabs (as per 9to5Mac) are close to the real deal, the iPhone 17 Air is mind-numbingly thin. It is claimed to measure just 5.5mm – thinner even than the current 11-inch iPad Pro (which is 5.9mm). Considering I already panic when my iPhone 16 Pro Max is out of its case, this would just about tip me over the edge. As AppleTalk's Sam Kohl puts it: "It does not feel real in your hand." He shows it compared with the 16 Pro Max and it's almost half the size. I could easily imagine myself forgetting it's in a back pocket or something and breaking it. Of course, that will have been at the forefront of Apple's mind when designing it (not my rear pocket, of course). And I'd imagine that it'll be wrapped in Titanium for extra strength, but as good as it looks from the side, surely a phone is about the display and experience? For me, that comes better (and more stress-free) when it's built like a brick. Still, the video is well put together and the dummy units on show are among the best we've seen to date. I'm still not convinced by the candy bar camera units on both the new Pro variants and Air (especially with just the one lens on the latter), but at least Apple seems to be trying something new this time around. Now all we need is the fabled foldable iPhone and I'll be happy. Indeed, for the sake of my blood pressure, I may just hold on until it finally arrives.
Tom's Guide
07-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Apple's rumored iPhone release date shake-up is good news for the iPhone 17 – here's why
If you've been on the fence about whether or not to upgrade to the iPhone 17 when it arrives later this year, a new report may have just given you the go-ahead to mash that buy button for the new phone. And the reason would have very little to do with this year's models. Instead, it all comes down to the timing of future phone releases out of Cupertino, with Apple reportedly shifting when it will roll out some new models starting in 2026. For all we know, this fall's iPhone launch will go ahead as per usual, with Apple introducing all of its new models at once — a standard iPhone, two iPhone 17 Pro models and a brand new iPhone 17 Air is what the rumors are telling us to expect. But as reported by The Information, thing's change pretty radically after that. You may like Apple is said to be contemplating a staggered phone launch going forward, meaning it would have two big launch windows in the first and second half of the year. The first half would see the introduction of the less expensive models like the regular iPhone and the newly launched "e" variant that replaced the iPhone SE earlier this year. Later in the year, we'd get the higher-end Pro models, the iPhone Air and — presuming it makes a 2026 debut as rumored — a foldable iPhone. If I'm reading that report from The Information correctly, that tells me the smoke will have barely cleared on the iPhone 17's release before we see an iPhone 18 arriving six months later. And if that's the case, it tells me that next year's iPhone may not be all that when compared to the model coming out this year. What the iPhone 17 has going for it (Image credit: AppleTrack) Even without Apple's rejiggered release schedule to consider, you can make a case for an iPhone 17 upgrade based on the rumors surrounding the yet-to-be-announced phone. The biggest change — one touted by numerous sources — involves the phone's display, and it's not just the possibility of the screen growing ever so slightly from 6.1 inches on the iPhone 16 to 6.3 inches. Rather, it's the promise that at long last, the standard iPhone will feature a display with a variable refresh rate. Since the iPhone 13 Pro models arrived in 2021, Apple has equipped its high-end models with fast-refreshing displays, meaning they can ramp up to 120Hz when there's a lot of on-screen activity. The current models, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, can even scale down to a 1Hz refresh rate when things are more static to help preserve battery life. The standard iPhone — and whatever mini or Plus model Apple has released beside it in that time — remains stuck at a fixed 60Hz refresh. That becomes very noticeable if you put a fast-refreshing iPhone Pro next to the standard model, as the former will be able to scroll more smoothly and produce more immersive graphics on games that support 120Hz refresh rates. It might not be so bad if other devices had fixed refresh rates, too. But devices in the iPhone 16's price range — notably the Galaxy S25 and the Pixel 9 — can scale up to 120Hz as circumstances warrant. Even much cheaper phones than the iPhone 16 now support fast-refreshing displays. Apple is really behind the curve here. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) But as I noted, that's likely to change with the iPhone 17. Multiple sources tip the new phone to use an LTPO panel for its screen, meaning the iPhone 17 is positioned to offer the same ProMotion display that's been a mainstay of the Pro models for four years running. That alone could justify an iPhone 17 upgrade. But we're counting on other improvements, too, including an upgraded front camera and new chipset. Specifically, this year's iPhones should get a new A19 system-on-chip, and while it apparently won't be built on a new 2nm process as initially rumored, the A19 should deliver some performance and power efficiency improvements over recent Apple silicon. What's left for the iPhone 18? (Image credit: BGR) Assuming all that comes to pass with the iPhone 17, what does Apple do for an encore with the iPhone 18? And will it be able to introduce compelling changes so quickly after the iPhone 17's debut? The bet here is that it can't. You'd expect an A20 chipset to power the 2026 phones, and that silicon would be a 2nm offering, meaning its transistors would be bunched closer together for more efficient performance than the A19. But unless you're really fussy about performance, that wouldn't seem like a reason to hold off on getting the iPhone 17 if that phone already has the features you really want. If we're guessing about iPhone 17 features this far ahead of a fall launch, we're really guessing about the iPhone 18, as you won't find many rumors emerging about Apple's 2026 plans just yet. But logic dictates that whatever features Apple has ready are going to find its way into a phone coming out sooner rather than six months later. iPhone 17 outlook Basing your phone upgrade decisions on what may or may not be included in future phones is an exercise in frustration — there's always something better looming on the horizon. So may advice after more than two decades in the tech business is to get the device you want when you need it and not worry about rumored features that are still on the drawing board. Assuming that reports of Apple shaking up its iPhone release schedule are true, my advice is doubly true for the iPhone 17. That model is already sounding like a winning upgrade based on the rumors we've heard up to this point. And if there's another phone arriving right after it in early 2026, I can't imagine too much buyer's remorse gripping you by then. More from Tom's Guide Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Forbes
05-05-2025
- Forbes
Apple iPhone 17 Air Promises Curious Design Change, New Leak Says
Updated May 5 with more iPhone 17 Air design details and more focus on the USB-C port, plus details of future Air models in subsequent years. When this fall's iPhones are revealed, there's one that's creating a lot of buzz. That model, nicknamed iPhone 17 Air, will be super-slim, as little as 5.5mm thick. But a new dummy has emerged which shows a curious redesign of the USB-C port. Here's why it's so curious and it comes at a time when interest in the new phone is growing. And there's already a report on subsequent iPhone Air models. Let's start with that. Respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TFI Securities has published a schedule of iPhones, as he sees it, from now until the second half of 2027. There are some intriguing details, but here we'll stick to what it means for the Air models, or 'iPhone 17 Slim,' as Kuo calls it. His belief is that the second half of this year will see the launch of the first model, the iPhone 17 Slim. We can be confident this means in September, as that's the routine month for iPhone releases. Then, in the second half of 2026, alongside several iPhone 18 handsets, there will be the iPhone 18 Slim. So far, so unsurprising, although it's good to note that Kuo believes the Air will be an annual release, not a less frequent one like the SE used to be, for instance. But when we get to what Kuo terms '2H27,' the comment is different. 'iPhone 19 Slim (with a larger display vs. 18 Slim),' is how Kuo describes that year's release. Apple regularly uses the same design two years' running, so the prospect that Apple is already planning a third Air or Slim with a bigger screen will appeal to many — assuming it lives up to the excitement it has already generated before it has even officially been acknowledged. Back to that design upgrade with a possibly ugly changed to the USB-C socket and its surrounding antenna band. Previous rumors about the 17 Air have been promising, such as better performance than expected, hints about new colors, and how its thinness compared to the rest of the range could be remarkable. The latest dummies being exhibited by leakers, such as this one released in a video by Apple Track, are exceptionally detailed. The video compares the dummy of the 17 Air to the current iPhone 16 Pro, and the difference in thickness is striking — and the difference will be even more pronounced if rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro Max design prove true. But the cost of that 5.5mm svelte design could come at the cost of symmetry on the base of the phone. That's because, as pointed out by MacRumors, 'Achieving this level of thinness is unlikely to come without compromise. Dummy models… suggest that Apple has made some subtle adjustments to accommodate internal components in the tighter chassis. Most notably, the USB-C port on the bottom edge is no longer centered front-to-back,' it points out. The dummy seems to show the socket is closer to the rear of the device than the front, which is 'likely to accommodate display components within the enclosure,' the report claims. Look closely within the USB-C port and the central element around which the hollow USB-C connector wraps when you plug it in, seems to be a little off-center, too, sitting lower than the middle. For many, this will look a little off, to say the least. But let's put this in perspective. There is a limit to how thin a display can be, while still accommodating touch capabilities and so on. So, it seems probably that the USB-C socket couldn't be any closer to the screen, so the only way to achieve the maximum thinness is to move it off-center. Add in that it's a part of the phone you literally only look at if you're plugging in a cable and it seems likely this is going to be no problem, after all. In terms of symmetry, it's also worth noting that the leaked dummy shows two perforations on either side of the USB-C port. That's symmetrical, at least, unlike the iPhone 17 Pro Max, for instance, which has six holes on one side and four on the other. Two holes suggests the speaker may not be as potent as it is on other iPhones, but we'll have to see. Note that the iPhone 17 Air is expected to dispense with the SIM card tray as well, which would be the first iPhone sold outside the U.S. designed for eSIM only. Interest in the phone is at a high, with 9to5Mac predicting the Air could soar in the sales charts thanks to its thin profile, for a start. Then there's a 'just-right' 6.6-inch screen size which could make the iPhone easier to use one-handed than is the case with the Pro Max iPhones, especially the latest model with its 6.9-inch display. Finally, it points out, the new design feels like the future, intriguing customers just as the iPhone X did back in 2017.
