iPhone 17 Leak: Slimmer, Smarter, and Maybe Pricier

Apple’s cooking up some serious changes for the iPhone 17, and the countdown is on. Launch is locked for early September, and if the leaks are legit, we’re getting the thinnest iPhone ever — the iPhone 17 Air — plus some pretty spicy upgrades across the board.

Let’s break it down.

Release Date Is Pretty Much Set

Based on Apple's usual game plan (and some insider chatter), the iPhone 17 will likely be announced on Tuesday, September 9, with pre-orders going live that Friday and phones hitting shelves September 19. Mark your calendar.

Price Tags Might Finally Go Up

The base iPhone 17 Air is rumored to start at $899/£899 — the same as last year’s Plus. But don’t be surprised if other models creep up in price. Apple’s apparently blaming design upgrades, not tariffs (though those might still mess with global pricing).

Design: Meet the Thinnest iPhone Ever

The star of the show? The iPhone 17 Air, rumored to be just 5.5mm thin — that’s slimmer than an iPod Nano. Expect a new horizontal camera bar, matte finishes, and a slightly off-center USB-C port.

The rest of the range? Think aluminum frames, repositioned Apple logos, and a new camera bump that’s giving Google Pixel vibes.

New Colors Incoming

Get ready for a more chill palette. Think sky blue, pastel green, soft gold, and even a vibrant orange for the Pro line — a nod to the Apple Watch Ultra. Bye-bye, pink and ultramarine.

Cameras Are Getting a Big Boost

Front cameras across all models could get bumped to 24MP, with the iPhone 17 Air rocking a single 48MP rear cam. The Pro models? Expect 48MP telephoto lenses and triple horizontal arrays. Oh, and a rumoured vlog-friendly feature that records from both front and back cams at the same time.

Battery Life: Rumors Hint at 35-Hour Max

The ultra-thin design of the iPhone 17 Air raised early concerns about battery life — but Apple might have a trick up its sleeve. Rumors say it’s getting a next-gen silicon-anode battery, which could push usage time up to 35 hours on a single charge. If true, that’s a huge leap, especially for such a slim device. Still, it’s all leaks for now — so take it with a grain of lithium.

Under the Hood

All four models should pack the new A19 chip, with the Pro models stepping up to A19 Pro. Expect 12GB of RAM across the lineup, and Wi-Fi 7 support. No SIM trays, even outside the U.S., and yes — Apple Intelligence is coming, just not all at once.

If Apple pulls this off, the iPhone 17 could be the most exciting update we’ve seen in years. Between the slick new look, beefed-up cameras, and the ultra-thin Air model, there’s a lot to look forward to — even if your wallet isn’t.

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