Apple plans to release its thinnest iPhone ever later this year at just 5.5mm thick. The iPhone 17 Air will feature a 6.6-inch screen, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says a larger display will come with the iPhone 19 Air in 2027. The company appears ready to make the Air model a yearly upgrade, similar to the standard and Pro models.
Apple will spread out iPhone launches, according to The Information, with pricier models launching in the fall and cheaper ones in the spring. This approach aims to boost sales across different price points. Kuo often refers to the upcoming thin model as Slim rather than Air, but the final name remains unknown until the September launch. The iPhone 17 Air will be between the standard models and the 6.9-inch Pro version in size.
The expanded product line explains why Apple wants separate launch windows for different models. iPhone 18 Pro models will launch in the fall, with standard versions following months later in spring. Kuo also expects the second-generation iPhone Fold to arrive alongside the larger iPhone 19 Air in 2027.
Apple will spread out iPhone launches, according to The Information, with pricier models launching in the fall and cheaper ones in the spring. This approach aims to boost sales across different price points. Kuo often refers to the upcoming thin model as Slim rather than Air, but the final name remains unknown until the September launch. The iPhone 17 Air will be between the standard models and the 6.9-inch Pro version in size.
The expanded product line explains why Apple wants separate launch windows for different models. iPhone 18 Pro models will launch in the fall, with standard versions following months later in spring. Kuo also expects the second-generation iPhone Fold to arrive alongside the larger iPhone 19 Air in 2027.
