Apple Faces Challenges in Pursuit of Thinner iPhone 17 Air

Technical difficulties with battery technology may prevent Apple from achieving its goal of creating its slimmest iPhone yet.

Apple's planned iPhone 17 Air, set to replace the 'Plus' model, is facing hurdles in achieving its intended ultra-thin design.
The primary challenge lies in developing a new battery with a thinner substrate, which has proven costly and technically complex.
Current rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Air's battery will be approximately 6mm thick, similar to the iPhone 6, Apple's thinnest model to date.
Despite initial ambitions, Apple may need to rely on existing battery technology, potentially delaying the iPhone 17 Air's release.
The market's demand for a slimmer phone remains uncertain, as previous smaller models have seen mixed sales results.