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The iPhone Air might just be on the horizon, with whispers suggesting that Apple has settled on the name iPhone 17 Air for this sleek new device expected to launch this fall. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, this phone will serve as a “testing ground for future technologies,” paving the way for Apple’s first foldable devices.

It’s no shocker that Apple would go with a name like Air; after all, both the MacBook Air and iPad Air were the thinnest models in their respective lines when they hit the market. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be approximately 2 millimeters thinner than current iPhones, which is quite impressive! Gurman has mentioned that its thickness could fall between 5.5mm and 6.25mm—quite close to the M4 iPad Pro and even slimmer than the iconic iPhone 6.

But wait, there’s more! This isn’t just about looking good; achieving that ultra-thin design will help Apple move closer to creating future foldable iPads and iPhones. Gurman also hints that this phone might be one of Apple’s early testing grounds for its in-house cell modem, codenamed Sinope, which is set to debut in the iPhone SE this spring.

This year’s lineup is buzzing with excitement as it may also introduce Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips. However, Gurman doesn’t confirm if these will be part of the 17 Air package just yet.

As for its features, past rumors suggest that the new 17 Air could sport a stunning 6.6-inch ProMotion OLED display—Apple’s fancy 120Hz variable refresh rate screen currently exclusive to Pro models. Additionally, it might come equipped with a single 48-megapixel camera lens on the back and a 24-megapixel front-facing selfie camera. With an A19 chip under the hood and a solid 8GB of RAM, it’s expected to run Apple Intelligence AI features like a champ!

So there you have it, folks! The iPhone 17 Air sounds like it’s shaping up to be an exciting addition to Apple’s lineup. Stay tuned for more updates as we inch closer to its reveal!