Apple doesn’t just innovate with the technology inside its devices it also pioneers new designs and form factors. Continuing this tradition, the next Apple smartphone may be an ultra-thin model called “iPhone Air,” according to rumors about the iPhone 17 due out in 2022. This could signal a major shift for Apple’s lineup of iPhones, which might become all about looking good in tight jeans and not shattering when they get dropped off tables. Here is what we think could happen if there was such a thing as an “iPhone Air” and why you should care.
1. Super Slim Design
Thinner Than Blood
The MacBook Air and iPad Air share one key trait: They are thin. If iPhone 17 adopts an “Air” moniker, it will likely be one of the slimmest iPhones ever made. Thanks to its engineering feats, Apple can do this without sacrificing battery life or performance.
Lightweight & Portable
Another feature that can make the iPhone 17 stand out is how light it is compared to other models of its kind so far released into the market. This means people who love carrying things around with them everywhere they go will find this phone very attractive indeed! A lot more people these days need their devices portable enough since many businesses have gone digital lately; therefore having such a device will be like gold on their hands.
2. High-Quality Materials & Build Quality
Low Density Metals
In order to achieve such sizes apple would need to use low density metals like aluminum alloy frame coated by titanium or even thinner glass sheets which are harder than metal but not heavy at all? These materials besides reducing weight may also improve strength making iPhone air resistant against even strong impacts such as for example hard drops onto concrete pavements while still remaining within acceptable limits when talking about thickness.
Durable Design
Most of the time, people don’t want a phone that will break if it falls off their desk or in water. Apple knows this and has been building more durable iPhones for years think ceramic shield displays on iPhone 12 models (which are four times better than any other smartphone glass). The company could take things even further with iPhone air by making an all-around tough device without compromising size and weight too much.
3. Edge-to-Edge Display
Biggest Screen Ever
Rumors about iPhone 17 suggest there might be no bezels at all like on current iPhones but rather edge-to-edge display which maximizes screen space to make it look bigger compared to body size ratio; however there is no information yet regarding how apple plans achieving this feat since sensors usually take up some space top front side where they would normally reside under front camera lens cover plate.
Vibrant Colors & High Contrast
OLED technology allows for individual pixels to emit light, so when any one pixel needs black color it just doesn’t get activated thereby saving power; this also leads deeper blacks as well as vibrant colors because each pixel can be made very bright or dim depending on what color should appear at certain position within image displayed across whole screen area simultaneously while having slimness factor intact thanks partly due mini led lamps used behind every single subpixel instead traditional fluorescent tubes located behind entire panel thus providing higher contrast ratio anyway.
4. Possible New Features
Invisible Camera
Making under-display cameras work effectively has been a challenge for many companies so far because light must pass through gaps between pixels which then causes distortion effect hence reducing clarity level achieved from such modules otherwise placed above screens directly facing users during selfies or video calls; however if anyone could pull off making them invisible without sacrificing quality apple would certainly do so with iphone air being perfect candidate given it’s rumored specs.
Improved Battery Life
Although a slimmer iPhone might bring up questions about battery life, this can be solved by new battery technology or more efficient power management systems adopted by Apple. The company could ensure impressive battery performance in the iPhone Air through advances in processor efficiency and AI-driven power management even with a thin design.
Mag Safe Upgrades
Apple’s MagSafe technology could also see some improvements with the iPhone 17 Air, which would make wireless charging faster and more efficient. A thinner build might mean closer integration with MagSafe accessories thereby enhancing its functionality and convenience further.
5. Target Market and Appeal
Appeal to Design-Conscious Consumers
Consumers who are concerned about design or beauty may find the iPhone 17 Air very appealing. With an ultra-slim profile made from luxurious materials plus a sleek display, it would become their number one choice for savoring that elegant contemporary appearance.
Balance Power and Portability
Apple positions the iPhone Air as not necessarily having the highest specifications among its devices (that spot is likely reserved for Pro models); however, they can offer great performance relative to size/weight tradeoffs. This makes them perfect for ordinary people who want reliable powerful gadgets but don’t like lugging around big feature-packed phones all day long.
Premium Pricing
The design alone indicates that this phone will be expensive so expect pricing at top tiers where few companies play hardball games anymore while others go bankrupt trying to balance books against such products’ costs! Nevertheless, if you care about cutting-edge designs or being seen with the latest stuff out of Cupertino then money shouldn’t matter much because everything else fades away when compared against what we know already exists inside next year’s iPhones.
Conclusion
The alleged iPhone 17 Air has potential to redefine smartphone norms forevermore; should these murmurs prove accurate? It does seem possible given that current flagships sport massive bezels around their displays while at same time being much thicker than what we’re being told about this future device. In fact, a lot can be said for Apple’s ability to create something entirely new within an industry which has become stagnant over the last decade or so.