Apple Revamps iPhone 17 Air with Critical Battery Case Revival

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:20 pm

Apple is reportedly reintroducing a battery case accessory for its upcoming iPhone 17 Air after testing revealed the device’s battery struggles to keep up with its ultra-slim design. This twist forces the tech giant to package an external power fix with its elegant but endurance-challenged model.

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appleinsider.com / Apple to revive battery case accessory for iPhone 17 Air

Apple will be bringing back a battery-case accessory for its planned iPhone 17 Air to help give the super-slim model all-day battery life.While the novelty of a super-thin, super-light iPhone is intended to encourage upgrades from older models, the slim design necessitates a smaller battery, and so…

macrumors.com / iPhone 17 Air Expected to Have Battery Case Due to 'Worse' Battery Life

Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Air model will have "worse" battery life compared to previous iPhone models, according to a paywalled The Information report. In internal testing, Apple determined that the percentage of users who will be able to use the iPhone 17 Air for a full day without needing to…

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