A recent leak has indicated that the upcoming iPhone 17 Air is facing some technical difficulties that might make it thicker than anticipated. The iPhone 17 Air, also known as the iPhone 17 Slim, has been rumored to be one of Apple's thinnest phones yet.

A new report says Apple's long-awaited iPhone 17 Air won't be ultra-thin as previously rumored. Here's what the latest rumor says.

Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Air might lose its ultra-thin design edge due to battery issues, possibly making it bulkier than expected but packed with power.

An insider says some suppliers will benefit from increased iPhone sales in 2025, fueled by the iPhone 17 Air and Apple Intelligence.

Next year's iPhone 17 "Air" model may not be as thin as Apple planned, according to a rumor originating in Korea. According to the

Apple is planning for some big changes in 2025 with the rumoured iPhone 17 Slim or Air likely to bag some headlines. But it seems the company might have a tough time matching its ambitions with the thinness of the upcoming model.

The rumor comes via the account yeux1122 on Naver and claims that that the thinness of the iPhone 17 Air largely hinges on the battery. Apple had initially hoped to use a new type of battery for the iPhone 17 Air with a thinner internal substrate.