Apple Revamps iPhone 17 Air with Critical Battery Case Revival
May 3, 2025, 1:20 pm
Apple is reportedly reintroducing a battery case accessory for its upcoming iPhone 17 Air after testing revealed the device’s battery struggles to keep up with its ultra-slim design. This twist forces the tech giant to package an external power fix with its elegant but endurance-challenged model.
Bluesky: @appleinsider.com
Apple will be bringing back a battery-case accessory for its planned iPhone 17 Air to help give the super-slim model all-day battery life.While the novelty of a super-thin, super-light iPhone is intended to encourage upgrades from older models, the slim design necessitates a smaller battery, and so…
Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Air model will have "worse" battery life compared to previous iPhone models, according to a paywalled The Information report. In internal testing, Apple determined that the percentage of users who will be able to use the iPhone 17 Air for a full day without needing to…
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