‘iPhone 17 Air’ is shockingly thin vs. iPhone 16 Pro in new video

Online leaks of “iPhone 17 Air” cases, dummy units, and cased dummy units have surfaced, with some so realistic they could pass for genuine devices.

The latest preview, featured on Sam Kohl’s AppleTrack YouTube channel, showcases physical models replicating the rumored iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max designs.

The video summarizes the latest iPhone 17 lineup specs, blending rumors, reports, and leaks. Remarkably, it feels akin to a hands-on preview one might see in September when the new iPhones launch.

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MacDailyNews Take: The hinge of the rumored foldable iPhone is expected to be made of Liquidmetal according to various reports, but, due to its extreme thinness, the entire case (or a ribbed internal chassis) of the rumored “iPhone 17 Air” may also need to be constructed of Liquidmetal in order to provide maximum stiffness to mitigate bending.

Expect a festival of “bend” tests upon iPhone 17 Air’s release.

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