Key takeaways The iPhone "Air" reportedly will come in the buzzed-about sky blue hue, along with three other color options.
Apple's new iOS 26's AI-powered feature, Adaptive Power, could help lessen the battery drain for a skinnier iPhone.
The price of a skinnier iPhone is still up in the air and could be subject to tariffs.
We're less than two months away from finally seeing whether a rumored ultra-thin iPhone lives up to its hype.
Whispers about Apple's new iPhone 17 line have been floating around for a while, but the rumor mill has switched to high gear as the release date approaches (although even that is up for debate).
It may be getting a lot of attention, but the rumored iPhone 17 "Air" -- if that's its name (more on that in a bit) -- appears to be less of an advanced Pro model, as originally predicted, and more of a replacement for the iPhone 16 Plus. But that hasn't stopped the speculation about what it could offer, including upgraded RAM, new colors and a battery boost -- thanks in part to iOS 26's Adapative Power feature.
Apple's ultra-thin phone could be the latest to join a slew of skinny phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. But in its effort to slim down, Apple would likely need to make hardware trade-offs, which might include a single rear camera. Plus, there's the price tag, which could be impacted by tariffs.
The wait is almost over, but for now, we're rounding up all the latest rumors, leaks and speculation about the new iPhone. Let's dig in.
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