iPhone 17 Air may fast track plans for Apple’s Foldable future- Know how

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Apple is reportedly working on a slimmer iPhone which is expected to replace the iPhone 17 Plus. Leaks surrounding the iPhone 17 Air have been spreading rapidly giving us hope for new innovations. However, bringing a slimmer iPhone 17 is expected to be a major boost for Apple's plan to bring a foldable iPhone. Now you must be thinking how a slimmer iPhone could contribute to the development of Apple foldable. Well, experts suggest that Apple is working on developing ultra-thin components across devices, which will eventually help the company build a competitive foldable iPhone in the future. 

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Over the years, we have seen Apple bringing boxy and heavy iPhone models. However, in 2025, this preset notion is expected to be refined as Apple is rumoured to launch an ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air. This new model is expected to have a thickness between 5mm to 6mm, making it the slimmest iPhone ever launched. The hopes for a slimmer iPhone model, bring greater hopes for Apple foldable as the company is developing slimmer components for different products. 

Reportedly, Apple is expected to launch a foldable MacBook/iPad first and later it may introduce a foldable iPhone as the company is building technology for a crease-free display. However, Apple is currently taking baby steps before entering the foldable market, as we all know that it is more focused on bringing top-notch innovations instead of launching a half-build product. 

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However, the foldable market is quite competitive with several brands launching slimmer and more advanced devices. Recently we witnessed the launch of Honor Magic V3 which is just 9.3mm thick. On the other hand, Samsung also announced the Galaxy Z Fold SE in South Korea which is 10.6mm thick. Therefore, Apple will have to scale up their plans if they are to bring foldable devices. 

Apart from foldable devices, Apple is also facing challenges with