13-06-2025
iPhone 17 Air? Pro Max? Foldable? All the juicy rumors you need to know about Apple's 2025 power launch
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Even though Apple's next line of iPhones won't be out for a while, they're already making news. The iPhone 17 will have many new features and a new look, it seems. People are saying that Apple's iPhone in 2025 will be the thinnest "Air" model that WWDC is over, focus is turning to Apple's upcoming big reveal: the iPhone 17, which executives are supposedly calling the "most ambitious in the product's history."The most significant shift in the iPhone 17 lineup, according to rumors, will be the replacement of the "Plus" model with a "Slim" or "Air" might call it the "Air" model to make it consistent with the iPad Air and MacBook Air models. As part of Apple's long-term plans to create "the thinnest and lightest products in their categories across the tech industry," the thin model is anticipated to surpass the iPhone 6 as the thinnest iPhone ever, as per a report by PC thin design might make it impossible to fit a speaker at the bottom, which could make people afraid of bending. Its modest 2,800mAh battery capacity is 20% less than that of the iPhone 16's 3,561mAh may bring back the MagSafe battery pack that was introduced with the iPhone 12 by dedicating only 10% of its production to the 17 Air. According to rumors, the 17 Pro Max will be renamed the "Ultra" and may get a little thicker, but the other three models will probably keep their original more 'Plus' model, and it is expected to be replaced by a thinner iPhone 17 Air (or Slim). There might be four models in total, likely iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max (or Ultra).Featuring a 6.6-inch screen, a single 48MP rear camera, and 8GB of RAM, the iPhone 17 Air is a new iPhone Air model is rumored to have a single speaker and a small 2,800mAh battery. All models might get 120 Hz refresh rate displays. The Dynamic Island cutout out could shrink slightly across Pro and Pro Max models may feature a switch to horizontal camera bumps and introduce a new Sky Blue color. Delays likely lead to the scrapping of front glass upgrades, but nano-texture glass remains a 24MP selfie cameras across all four models are here finally! The Pro Max could get three 48MP lenses, including a Tetraprism models may support dual video recording (front + back cameras at once).There have been rumors that the Pro models will support 8K video, but this has not been confirmed. One model might include a mechanical aperture, which is a first for 17 and Air: A19 chip; Pro models: A19 Pro. iOS 26 will debut with it, featuring a Liquid Glass UI, Games hub, and new battery tools. Apple-made Wi-Fi chips could replace Broadcoms, improving cross-device performance. Pro models may also include Wi-Fi 7 and better thermals via vapor chamber expected in September 2025. The iPhone 17 Air could start around $899, Pro models at $999, and Pro Max (Ultra) at $1,299. Tariff tensions (especially under Trump) could affect pricing if Apple shifts manufacturing may replace the Plus with a thinner "Air," increase front-facing cameras to 24MP, and update designs with horizontal camera most likely release date for the iPhone 17 is September 2025, given Apple's history of releasing new products in the fall.
