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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
iPhone 17 Air just tipped for killer upgrade that could blow away Galaxy S25 Edge
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Samsung and Apple are locked in a race to bring us the slimmest smartphone possible. But one serious compromise of a thinner profile is a similarly smaller battery, as we've seen with the Galaxy S25 Edge. Apple may have a fix for that, with the upcoming ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air reportedly sporting new silicon batteries that pack 15% more energy into the same space compared to existing smartphone batteries. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple and Samsung battery supplier TDK has accelerated its production timeline for its new generation of silicon-anode batteries. Shipments are now set to begin by the end of June, a few months ahead of its earlier window of September. "We've made good progress, and we're shipping them very soon," TDK Chief Executive Officer Noboru Saito said. "Some handset makers might be able to use the new battery in their product one generation early." He added that this will 'give smartphone makers enough time to use these cells in thinner models launching this year.' Meaning that the iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to be announced in September, could be the first Apple smartphone to feature TDK's third iteration of silicon-anode battery technology. Apple was previously rumored to adopt silicon-anode batteries for the second-generation iPhone Air, but with this new timeline, it looks like the first-generation model could get those improvements in battery life instead. Chinese smartphone manufacturers have already begun upgrading their flagships to silicon batteries, which tend to last significantly longer than their American competitors. TDK's silicon-anode batteries store about 15% more energy in the same physical space as conventional graphite-based battery packs. The extra density is possible because silicon can hold more lithium ions per gram than graphite, letting brands squeeze longer-lasting batteries into less real estate. This advancement could prove essential to maintaining a decent battery life in ultra-thin phones. That's been one of the biggest drawbacks of the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung's thinnest phone to date. Measuring just 5.8mm thick, it lasted 12 hours and 38 minutes on a full charge in our Galaxy S25 Edge battery tests, far below the time recorded by the Galaxy S25 Ultra. With the iPhone 17 Air rumored to be even thinner at 5.5mm, Apple has its work cut out for it. Though Apple could have another trick up its sleeve for longer battery life with the iPhone 17 Air: artificial intelligence. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that the company has an AI-powered management mode in the works for iOS 19, which will "analyze how a person uses their device and make adjustments to conserve energy." To achieve this, Apple's "using battery data it has collected from users' devices to understand trends and make predictions for when it should lower the power draw of certain applications or features." Between AI-powered battery optimization and the latest-and-greatest silicon battery, the iPhone 17 Air seems primed to leave the Galaxy S25 Edge in the dust when it comes to holding a charge. iPhone 17 price hikes — new report claims Apple could charge more this fall Galaxy S25 Edge battery life tested — it's even worse than we thought The iPhone 17 Air has nothing to worry about now that we've seen the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — here's why
Tom's Guide
17-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
iPhone 17 Air just tipped for killer upgrade that could blow away Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung and Apple are locked in a race to bring us the slimmest smartphone possible. But one serious compromise of a thinner profile is a similarly smaller battery, as we've seen with the Galaxy S25 Edge. Apple may have a fix for that, with the upcoming ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air reportedly sporting new silicon batteries that pack 15% more energy into the same space compared to existing smartphone batteries. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple and Samsung battery supplier TDK has accelerated its production timeline for its new generation of silicon-anode batteries. Shipments are now set to begin by the end of June, a few months ahead of its earlier window of September. "We've made good progress, and we're shipping them very soon," TDK Chief Executive Officer Noboru Saito said. "Some handset makers might be able to use the new battery in their product one generation early." He added that this will 'give smartphone makers enough time to use these cells in thinner models launching this year.' Meaning that the iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to be announced in September, could be the first Apple smartphone to feature TDK's third iteration of silicon-anode battery technology. Apple was previously rumored to adopt silicon-anode batteries for the second-generation iPhone Air, but with this new timeline, it looks like the first-generation model could get those improvements in battery life instead. Chinese smartphone manufacturers have already begun upgrading their flagships to silicon batteries, which tend to last significantly longer than their American competitors. TDK's silicon-anode batteries store about 15% more energy in the same physical space as conventional graphite-based battery packs. The extra density is possible because silicon can hold more lithium ions per gram than graphite, letting brands squeeze longer-lasting batteries into less real estate. This advancement could prove essential to maintaining a decent battery life in ultra-thin phones. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. That's been one of the biggest drawbacks of the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung's thinnest phone to date. Measuring just 5.8mm thick, it lasted just 12 hours and 38 minutes on a full charge in our Galaxy S25 Edge battery tests, far below the time recorded by the Galaxy S25 Ultra. With the iPhone 17 Air rumored to be even thinner at 5.5mm, Apple has its work cut out for it. Apple could have another trick up its sleeve for longer battery life with the iPhone 17 Air: artificial intelligence. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that the company has an AI-powered management mode in the works for iOS 19, which will "analyze how a person uses their device and make adjustments to conserve energy." To achieve this, Apple's "using battery data it has collected from users' devices to understand trends and make predictions for when it should lower the power draw of certain applications or features." Between AI-powered battery optimization and the latest-and-greatest silicon battery, the iPhone 17 Air seems primed to leave the Galaxy S25 Edge in the dust when it comes to holding a charge.
Reuters
15-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Japan's TDK accelerates launch of next-generation battery
TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Electronic components manufacturer TDK Corp (6762.T), opens new tab is accelerating the launch of its next-generation silicon anode batteries, with preparations running ahead of schedule and demand from smartphone makers. Apple-supplier (AAPL.O), opens new tab TDK was due to start shipping the third generation of its batteries this summer but will begin "very soon," CEO Noboru Saito told Reuters. Silicon anode batteries offer higher energy density than conventional batteries although they remain a small part of the business at TDK, the leading producer of smartphone batteries. The company aims to introduce its fourth-generation battery "sometime next year," Saito said. TDK said last month more than half its capital expenditure over the next three years would be on its energy segment, which includes batteries. The company, founded in 1935, was once well known for its cassette tapes but is now a major manufacturer of batteries, sensors and capacitors. Its annual forecast, announced last month, included both a base and a risk scenario as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war creates heightened uncertainty. The biggest impact could be on the U.S. market, affecting demand for smartphones and other electronics, said Saito, who has been CEO since 2022. "I remain concerned," Saito said.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
Japan's TDK accelerates launch of next-generation battery
TOKYO :Electronic components manufacturer TDK Corp is accelerating the launch of its next-generation silicon anode batteries, with preparations running ahead of schedule and demand from smartphone makers. Apple-supplier TDK was due to start shipping the third generation of its batteries this summer but will begin "very soon," CEO Noboru Saito told Reuters. Silicon anode batteries offer higher energy density than conventional batteries although they remain a small part of the business at TDK, the leading producer of smartphone batteries. The company aims to introduce its fourth-generation battery "sometime next year," Saito said. TDK said last month more than half its capital expenditure over the next three years would be on its energy segment, which includes batteries. The company, founded in 1935, was once well known for its cassette tapes but is now a major manufacturer of batteries, sensors and capacitors. Its annual forecast, announced last month, included both a base and a risk scenario as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war creates heightened uncertainty. The biggest impact could be on the U.S. market, affecting demand for smartphones and other electronics, said Saito, who has been CEO since 2022.
Bloomberg
15-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
IPhone Supplier TDK Readies Batteries Geared for Thin AI Gadgets
TDK Corp. is readying a new generation of batteries to power smartphones through AI tasks at a time that major client Apple Inc. is also preparing to launch a slimmer handset. The Tokyo-based component maker will begin shipping its third iteration of silicon-anode batteries by the end of June, Chief Executive Officer Noboru Saito said. That's ahead of TDK's original schedule for shipments in the September quarter and may give smartphone makers enough time to use these cells in thinner models launching this year, he said.
