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IPHONE AIR POINTS TO APPLE'S FUTURE — AND IT MAY LEAD TO FOLDABLES
AppleMagazine
|September 12, 2025
Apple’s new iPhone Air, unveiled alongside the iPhone 17 lineup, is more than just another device in the company’s catalog.
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With its thinner profile, lightweight construction, and redesigned internals, the iPhone Air signals a new design philosophy that may set the stage for Apple’s long-rumored foldable devices.
A NEW DESIGN LANGUAGE
The iPhone Air takes cues from Apple’s MacBook Air: thinner, lighter, and engineered to balance performance with portability. At just under 7 mm thick and significantly lighter than the iPhone Pro models, the Air suggests Apple is experimenting with material science and internal architecture that could allow for more flexible form factors in the future.
Industry analysts say the shift is deliberate. “Apple is testing how thin and light it can go without compromising durability or battery life,” said one analyst. “Those are the same challenges that must be solved before foldables can succeed.”
WHY APPLE IS PLAYING THE LONG GAME ON FOLDABLES 
This story is from the September 12, 2025 edition of AppleMagazine.
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