The MacRumors Show 127: iPhone 17 Designs Revealed!
Nov 29, 2024
Discover the groundbreaking iPhone 17 Air, set to be the thinnest iPhone yet, but at a cost—no SIM card tray and a smaller battery. The design overhaul for the iPhone 17 Pro promises a shift back to aluminum for a lighter feel. Exciting speculation surrounds potential foldable technology, reshaping expectations. Dive into consumer preferences for larger displays and the trade-offs of upgrading. Plus, hear insights into holiday shopping trends amidst all the tech excitement!
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Black Friday Deals
- Look for Black Friday deals on accessories like headphones, batteries, cables, and power adapters.
- Apple devices are not usually discounted heavily, but AirPods often have good deals.
iPhone 17 Air Strategy
- The iPhone 17 Air will replace the Plus model, offering a slimmer design but with some feature trade-offs like a single camera and one speaker.
- This aims to boost sales of the fourth iPhone model, which historically hasn't performed well.
iPhone 17 Air Design
- The iPhone 17 Air will be incredibly thin, potentially between 5 and 6 millimeters, making it the thinnest iPhone ever.
- This thinness will be achieved with an aluminum chassis and smaller battery, resulting in a lighter device.