Apple is thinking of doing away with the iPhone's USB-C port. How are they going to be billed?
Apple is still developing the new, thin iPhone 17 Air, which will do away with charging ports. This model will serve as the tech company's roadmap for future iPhones, which will be thinner and have wireless charging, even though it will eventually have a USB-C port to comply with EU regulatory requirements.
As revealed in January, Apple is working on a new, thinner iPhone model called the Air, which will be released later this year along with the new iPhone 17 family. Compared to existing models, its design will be two millimeters thinner.
In this regard, Apple is still working on the new iPhone 17 Air, codenamed D23, which will have new features like a slim design, enhanced performance to save battery life, and the ability to do away with charging ports that are anticipated to be carried over to the rest of its devices in the future.
Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman shared this in his recent newsletter, where he also noted that this new iPhone will include a mix of pro and entry-level features, placing it between the company's entry-level and high-end models.
To achieve this, Apple will use new components and take the opportunity to achieve new design standards, including a screen measuring approximately 6.6 inches, thin bezels, and a camera control button. Despite the slim design, battery life will remain on par with current iPhones.
One of the most notable features of the iPhone 17 Air is that Apple has considered eliminating the USB-C charging port entirely, making it the first "portless" iPhone in history. Instead, the device will support only wireless charging.
The iPhone 17 Air will also feature the C1 chip, Apple's first in-house 5G modem. This chip promises superior performance and high-speed 5G connectivity.
Despite the ultra-slim design, Apple still aims to ensure impressive battery life for the iPhone 17 Air. The company has worked diligently to optimize the hardware and software to maximize power efficiency.
Overall, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to represent a major leap forward for Apple in design and technology. With its ultra-thin design, premium features, and powerful performance, it may be the most anticipated iPhone of 2025.