Reports claim that Apple is facing a big problem because of the slim form factor of the rumored iPhone 17 Slim/Air.
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The latest report suggests that the 5x optical zoom camera will remain exclusive to the Pro models on next year's iPhone 17 lineup.
Apple is expected to launch a slim iPhone 17 Air model next year, however, the phone is now tipped to not be as thin as expected.
Apple reportedly plans to bring in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips made by TSMC to next year's iPhone 17 series.
Apple senior leaders have confirmed to employees that the iPhone 17 series would be the "most ambitious in the product's history."
A lesser-known Taiwanese manufacturer called Novatek might provide Apple with OLED TDDI panels for the iPhone 17 Slim.
Reports suggest that next year's iPhone 17 models will continue to use 3nm processors, while 2nm chips will be introduced with 2026 models.
Next year's iPhone 17 Slim could reportedly be an iPhone for those who need some cool but can manage with standard performance and it would sit between the standard and Pro models in the lineup.
An old rumor that surfaced in January has popped up again claiming that the iPhone 17 lineup will be equipped with a 24MP selfie camera, doubling the megapixel count compared to the current models.
Another round of rumors puts a strong case that the alleged Apple iPhone 17 Slim, slated to launch next year, could feature a single wide camera, the A19 chipset, a semi-titanium frame, and more.
If the fresh report is to be believed, then Apple may scrap launching the iPhone 17 Slim, because it has reportedly delayed its plans of using thin materials due to durability concerns.
Latest reports suggest that next year, Apple could introduce the iPhone 17 Slim, which would bring about one of the biggest redesigns since the iPhone X and could cost more than the Pro Max variant.
While things are getting heated up for the upcoming iPhone 16, rumors about the iPhone 17 have surfaced online suggesting that the 'Plus' model could be replaced by the 'iPhone 17 Slim'.
