December 11, 2024, 10:49 am | Read time: 3 minutes
Most people are particularly interested in the iPhone 17 Air in the new iPhone generation, which is expected in 2025. It is supposed to be particularly thin – and Apple is apparently paying a lot for this.
It has not yet been officially confirmed that there will even be an iPhone 17 Air. However, Apple never announces anything about its devices in the works in advance. That’s why fans and interested parties learned years ago to rely on experts and rumors. One of the most notable of these is Mark Gurman, who regularly shares detailed insider information. Now, the Bloomberg reporter has confirmed what many have already suspected: The iPhone 17 Air will be an expensive affair for Apple. This is also likely to be reflected in the final price for buyers.
Apple Wants to Install Its Own Chip
Two iPhone presentations are expected for the coming year 2025. Apple could unveil its iPhone SE 4 in the spring, followed by a new iPhone generation in the fall as usual. The iPhone 17 is expected to be at the heart of this, and, as in previous years, there will be a Pro and a Pro Max model. The iPhone Plus, on the other hand, is rumored to be replaced by the iPhone 17 Air.
The name and concept of this smartphone are intended to connect with Apple’s other product ranges. The name already exists for MacBooks and iPads and stands for a particularly thin range of devices. In keeping with this, the iPhone 17 Air is set to be the thinnest iPhone of all time, with a thickness of just 6 millimeters.
However, Apple has to make adjustments in many areas to make these dimensions possible. The chip, in particular, needs to be more compact, especially the modem. Apple is reportedly spending a lot on this.
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iPhone 17 Air Will Probably Be Expensive for Customers
As has been reported several times in recent weeks, Apple intends to use a modem developed in-house in the future. Previously, the company had worked successfully with chip giant Qualcomm for many years. This is set to change from 2025 onward. Incidentally, this will affect not only the company’s iPhone division but also Macs and VR headsets.
As reported by Bloomberg, among others, Apple’s own modem will not only take up less space but will also save energy compared to Qualcomm’s 5G modem. However, this will probably cost Apple several billion US dollars. Mark Gurman writes: “This device will be the company’s thinnest phone yet and show why Apple has spent billions of dollars to replace Qualcomm (…).”
In the end, however, these costs are likely to reach the user. It had already been assumed that the new smartphone would be more expensive. Based on Gurman’s statement, however, a price of around 1300 US dollars has now emerged.