Cupertino, August 16: Apple is gearing up to introduce its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series in September and likely announce some new Apple Intelligence or AI developments. Amid this, Apple Slim phone rumours have been on the rise for a while, and it is expected that the previously known as 'iPhone 17 Slim' would be called 'iPhone 17 Air'. The reports said that the tech giant would introduce its slimmest smartphone in 2025.

Rumours say that the upcoming iPhone 17 series will include the iPhone 17 Air as the replacement for the iPhone 17 'Plus' model. The tech giant is expected to discontinue its Plus model and introduce an 'Ultra-Slim' model in its 2025 series. The rumoured iPhone 17 Air could be lightweight, allowing customers to carry it in their pockets easily. Google Pixel 9 Series Launched in India, Pre-Order for Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL Starts Today and Will Be Available on August 22; Check Prices and Other Details.

Despite the rumours, the smartphone might not be called 'iPhone 17 Slim' or 'iPhone 17 Air' unless the company confirms it officially. As per a report by Macrumors, a YouTuber named Jon Prosser suggested that the upcoming Apple smartphone could be called iPhone 17 'Air', which could replace the iPhone's Plus variant like the 'mini' model. This model in the 2025 series could bear a significantly slim design. 

The report mentioned that slim design-wise, it could placed between iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. The device has been compared with 2008's MacBook Air, which was similarly placed between MacBook and MacBook Pro of the same year's lineup. The new iPhone Air model is expected to have an aluminium chassis and narrow Dynamic Island. Rumours hint at the upcoming Apple slim smartphone's design being similar to the iPhone X. 

Jeff Pu, a Haitong International Securities analyst known for offering reliable opinions for upcoming Apple products, said that the iPhone 17 Air could feature a 6.6-inch display. A Display Supply Chain Consultants analyst, Ross Young, reportedly said it could come with a 6.55-inch display. Comparing the screen size of the upcoming slimmest Apple smartphone with the iPhone 16's 6.7-inch display, it would be smaller. OnePlus Nord 4 Shipped to Another Customer That Showed ‘Green Line Error’ After 1 Hour of Usage, Says, ‘Please Help To Replace the Phone’ (Watch Videos).

The highlighting factor of the iPhone  17 Air or Slim would be its relocated cameras, anti-reflective coating, support of ProMotion technology, and ability to offer an Improved Selfie Camera. Besides, the device is expected to have several internal upgrades, likely in terms of processor, which could be an Apple A19 chip. Along with it, the device may offer an Apple-made 5G modem. The report said that the device could be priced higher. 

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