As per what previous updates have already revealed, Apple, the Cupertino-based tech maker, will be introducing a new iPhone 17 Air model in its flagship iPhone 17 series this year instead of the plus model, and while we recently came across the expected thickness and battery range of this upcoming device, via a new update, its possible rear panel design and other key specs have been revealed.

Here’s more about it.

Apple iPhone 17 Air – Possible Rear Panel Design and Expected Key Specs

This update has been shared via a tipster (Experience more) on the Weibo platform, and according to what have been revealed, the iPhone 17 Air could be arriving with a similar design when compared with (certain) iPhone 17 series models. Based on the possible rear panel design image, it is suggested to feature an integrated middle frame, which could be a metal body (or not), and a pill-shaped projected horizontally-placed camera module is pointed out to be present at the top of the rear panel.

Speaking more, the pill-shaped camera module is revealed to feature a single rear camera at the left side, and on the right, an LED flash and microphone hole can be spotted. However, even if certain similarities are there with respect to the other three iPhone 17 series models, unlike the iPhone 17 Air, the three other smartphones could be having an integrated aluminium frame and glass back panel. To add, the glass back panel is to ensure wireless charging, and unfortunately the iPhone 17 Air may not support wireless charging.

[A rear panel design image of the iPhone 17 Pro model has also been shared along to depict this difference, featuring three triangularly-placed camera sensors inside the rectangular-shaped camera module with rounded corners, as well as the glass back area for wireless charging.]

Other expected specs of the iPhone 17 Air include the A19 processor, 6.6″ display screen with the Dynamic Island, 8GB RAM, single speaker unit, 3K+ mAh battery, and likely no physical SIM card slot. Furthermore, the thickness at its thinnest point is reportedly 5.5 mm.

Apple’s biggest competitor, Samsung, also has a new ultra-thin model in this year’s Galaxy S25 series – Galaxy S25 Slim, and it is said to be unveiled today on the 22nd of January 2025 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. On the other hand, Apple is probably going to launch its iPhone 17 series in September (or October) 2025 as it always does.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Based on recent reports, the Cupertino-based tech maker Apple is believed to unveil four new devices early this year in 2025, and these are expected to include the iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, iPad Air 13 (2025), and iPad Air 11 (2025) models.

Via a new update (from Weibo tipster – Experience more), few key details pertaining to the upcoming devices have been shared online, suggesting the processor and design features of some of the above mentioned Apple products. Read more about it below.

iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, iPad Air 13 (2025), and iPad Air 11 (2025) – Revealed Details

As per the source code listings itself, we are able to find the four mentioned Apple devices – ‘iPhone SE (4th Gen)’, ‘iPad (11th Gen)’, ‘iPad Air 13″ (M3)’, and ‘iPad Air 11″ (M3)’, and it has been pointed out that unlike what was previously revealed, the iPad Air 13 (2025) and iPad Air 11 (2025) are probably going to use the brand’s M3 chip and not the M4 chip. [To note, the iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 are reportedly going to be powered by the A18 processor]

Furthermore, what seems to be the design images of the respective models have also been shared.

Speaking more, a clearer render image of the iPhone SE 4 device (which is said to be called iPhone 16E) has also been shared, and it aligns with the dummy units image that was recently revealed. It is featured in the expected White color choice with a flat rear panel having a single main camera, microphone hole, and LED flashlight placed towards the top-left corner. The Apple logo is also present at the center of the rear panel.

What should be noted is that, the render image suggests that the iPhone SE 4 is also likely going to have a small Dynamic Island, and not the rumored notch design, bringing a unified iPhone design. The display is also revealed to have symmetrical bezels on all four sides. Additionally, the power button can be spotted at the right side panel, whereas the left side panel appears to have an action button and the volume rocker.

About the launch, it could either take place in the month of March or April of 2025, and with more future updates, we will be able to get a better clarity on the launch time frame. Also, all the four devices – iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, iPad Air 13 (2025), and iPad Air 11 (2025) are expected to debut around the same time itself.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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While Chinese smartphone makers are reportedly working on small-screen devices, the Cupertino-based Apple and South Korea-based Samsung are expected to unveil ultra-thin form factor devices in their upcoming flagship series. Following the previous update, an X tipster has shared more details concerning the Apple and Samsung ultra-thin smartphone models, raising concerns on whether they are practical or not.

Here’s more about it.

Apple iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim – Practical or Not?

Based on the previous update that was shared, both the iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Slim are suggested to arrive with batteries that have capacities ranging in between 3,000 to 4,000 mAh, and are going to have a body thickness in between 5.xmm to 6.xmm. However, the tipster @Cartidise raises the question whether these two devices are practical or not.

As per what has been shared by the tipster, no one really cares about how slim a smartphone is and 8mm or 8.5mm are both still thin. However, compromising on battery capacity to offer an even more slim form factor is impractical in his opinion. He also notes that Apple and Samsung are likely not expected to bring Si/C batteries in the first iteration of these thin phones.

Furthermore, he adds that their positioning is also confusing. For instance Samsung as already-known will be unveiling four new smartphone models in its Galaxy S25 series this time, and without dropping the plus model, the brand is planning to sell the slim model alongside it. Probably, the slim model could be priced USD 100 lesser than the ultra model or USD 100 more than the plus model. Apple on the other hand has decided to not release a plus model, and it is said to be replaced with the iPhone 17 Air.

It still remains to be seen whether the tech world would welcome the upcoming iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Slim ultra-thin smartphones or not, because so far there seems to be no demand for such devices when compared with the demand for small-sized phones. And on top, compromising on battery life is emphasized as a huge compromise by the tipster, which might probably backfire for the two brands.

Speaking more, Samsung has already confirmed the debut of its Galaxy S25 series flagships, and it will be taking place on the 22nd of January 2025, at the Galaxy Unpacked event. Apple’s iPhone 17 series as always could be unveiled later this year in September or October 2025.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Apple Store app, the tech giant’s dedicated shopping application, has made its way to India, offering customers a more personalized approach to purchasing Apple products and services. The app, now available for download on the App Store, promises to revolutionize how Indian consumers interact with Apple’s ecosystem through tailored recommendations and enhanced shopping features.

“At Apple, our customer is at the centre of everything we do, and we are thrilled to introduce the Apple Store app to reach even more users in India, further deepening our connections,” said Karen Rasmussen, Apple’s head of Retail Online. “With the Apple Store app, customers will discover a new and seamless way to shop for all our incredible products, receive personalised support, and really experience the best of Apple.”

Apple Store App launches in India

• The app provides a personalized shopping experience through multiple dedicated tabs, allowing Indian customers to browse and purchase Apple’s entire product lineup while receiving tailored recommendations that enhance their shopping journey.
• The Products tab serves as a comprehensive destination where customers can explore Apple’s latest devices, accessories, and services, while also learning about programs like Apple Trade In and available financing options for their purchases.
• The For You section delivers a customized experience by presenting timely recommendations and organizing saved items for quick access, making it easier for customers to keep track of products they’re interested in.
• The Go Further tab connects customers with Apple Specialists for online Personal Setup sessions and offers instructional videos. Users can also sign up for complimentary Today at Apple sessions at local retail stores to maximize their device usage.
• Product customization features allow customers to personalize their devices, including upgrading Mac specifications and free engraving services for AirPods, iPad, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (2nd generation), and AirTag in eight different languages.
• The app will soon introduce a digital gift message scheduling feature, adding another layer of personalization to the shopping experience.
• Convenient delivery and pickup options are available through the app, ensuring customers can receive their purchases through their preferred method of fulfillment.

The launch follows Apple’s retail expansion in India, which began with flagship store openings in Delhi and Mumbai in April 2023. The company has announced plans for additional retail locations in Bengaluru, Pune, and other areas across Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.

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The next fourth generation iPhone SE model from the Cupertino-based tech maker – Apple is nearing its launch, and followed by previous updates, the dummy units in two of its expected colors have been shared online. Via the newly-shared images of the dummy units, we are also able to understand its possible design language as well.

Read more about it below.

Apple iPhone SE 4 / iPhone 16E – Revealed Dummy Units

As per the dummy units, Apple’s iPhone SE 4, which is said to be renamed as ‘iPhone 16E’, is suggested to feature flat rear and side panels, with rounded corners. However, another recent update pointed out that it would have a metal right-angle middle frame.

Speaking more, as previously noted, the dummy units reveal a single projected camera unit placed at the top-left corner, and at its right, we can also find an additional microphone hole and the LED flashlight. At the sides, antenna lines can be spotted. The power button is on the right side panel, whereas the alert slider, volume rocker, and card tray are present at the left side panel.

Furthermore, the dummy units are featured in Black and White colors, the expected color choices that would be made available for the iPhone SE 4 / iPhone 16E customers.

Based on reports, Apple could be soon launching its next SE model, while another update pointed to a launch only in April 2025, about three months later. The device is believed to appear similar to the iPhone 14 device, with a size similar to the newly-launched iPhone 16, and is reportedly being developed on the iOS 18.3 operating system.

Few of its other revealed/expected specs include the A18 processor, 6GB/8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 6.06″ FHD+ 60Hz LTPS OLED notch display, 48MP main camera, Face ID protection, Apple Intelligence support, no home button, and a waterproof body. Also, this device is positioned as Apple’s cheapest iPhone model as per a recent update, probably priced in between USD 499 and USD 549.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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This time, the large tech companies like Apple and Samsung are believed to unveil ultra-thin smartphone models in their latest flagship iPhone 17 series and Galaxy S25 series as per reports, and the reliable tipster of the Weibo platform – Digital Chat Station has tipped the expected thickness of these upcoming devices as well as their battery capacity range. Along with this, a few more related updates have also been shared by the tipster.

Read more about the updates below.

iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Slim – Tipped Thickness and Battery Capacity Range

In the past, we have already come across updates concerning the upcoming iPhone 17 series and Galaxy S25 series. The latter is already confirmed to make its debut this month on the 22nd of January 2025 at the Galaxy Unpacked event, while just like always, Apple could unveil its latest iPhone 17 series in the month of September or October 2025 (assumption). What is exciting this year is that, both these brands are said to launch new ultra thin models in their latest flagship series.

Now, based on the recent update from Digital Chat Station, the upcoming ultra thin models of the iPhone 17 series and Galaxy S25 series, the iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Slim, are suggested to feature a body thickness of between 5.x mm – 6.x mm. Unfortunately, their batteries are pointed out to have only 3000 mAh – 4000 mAh± capacity. Furthermore, the tipster also points to the concerns of heat dissipation and battery life too, that the flagship processors will have to deal with.

Also, the tipster’s post notes that following the Apple’s iPhone 17 Air (and may be Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Slim), other companies may also release ultra-thin ‘mid-range’ smartphones, however, probably with 5K+ mAh batteries and likely with good camera specs. In related news, when compared with the iPhone 17 Air, the Galaxy S25 Slim is also revealed to offer a stronger camera system in a thin and light-weight form factor design and it could be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip itself according to a recent Geekbench listing.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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As always, the rumors and updates concerning the next iPhone 17 series are quite frequently being shared and now, the possible camera specs of the upcoming pro models have been tipped online. From what it seems, the brand may retain the same rear camera specs on this time’s iPhone 17 Pro series as well, and may only bring a hardware upgrade on the front camera.

Read more about the update below.

iPhone 17 Pro Series – Tipped Camera Specs

This update comes from the tipster – Digital Chat Station, who via his Weibo update has revealed that the iPhone 17 Pro series main camera system won’t likely be upgraded. As per his post, the same 48MP (1/1.3″ aperture) main camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, and 48MP (5x zoom) periscope telephoto camera are likely to be retained. Moreover, he adds that the same GP glass and plastic combination lenses will be used for the main and telephoto cameras too.

As mentioned, the only camera hardware upgrade for the iPhone 17 series pro models could be with the front-facing camera, and from the 12MP camera sensor, this time the brand is suggested to offer a 24MP selfie camera.

Speaking more, we have already come across the possible rear panel and front display concept images of the iPhone 17 series, and one of the notable design change is the projected pill-shaped horizontal rear camera module, apart from the even slimmer bezels and smaller Dynamic Island. However, it is really unfortunate to see that Apple may not bring any upgrades on the rear camera units’ hardware side. At least, we can expect some upgrades in terms of the camera software.

Furthermore, a previous update from this same tipster had also pointed out that the iPhone 17 series standard version – the vanilla iPhone 17 device, is probably going to arrive with a higher refresh rate support from the 60Hz refresh rate, and some change could be arriving on the higher models as well.

More updates are obviously going to be shared in the coming days, weeks, and months, until the latest iPhone series devices have their debut this year. Considering the previous launch time frames, it is likely to take place in September or October 2025 (assuming).

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Reports have already revealed that the iPhone SE 4 or iPhone 16E (as it is expected to be called) would be debuting this year, and in the past weeks we have come across many updates concerning this upcoming device.

Now, a tipster on the Weibo platform, has revealed more key specs of this smartphone, as well as other details concerning it, further suggesting that it may soon be having its launch unlike what another update revealed recently.

Here’s more about it.

iPhone SE 4 / iPhone 16E – Tipped Specs and Other Details

As per a recent update, it was pointed out that Apple is developing its next generation SE model based on the iOS 18.3 operating system, and that it won’t be released this month but only by April 2025 if everything turns out right. However, unlike this, the tipster Digital Chat Station has a different story to give, and just like what was being said, the release of this device can be expected soon. While he hasn’t tipped a launch date or a launch time frame, he notes that he has touched the real machine materials. Speaking more, the tipster has also further shared that the appearance is fine and does not have anything wrong in it.

Coming to the tipped specs, he mentions that the device features a 6.06″ FHD+ 60Hz LTPS OLED notch display, along with a metal right-angle middle frame. The brand’s A18 processor is suggested to be used in the device, and it is said to offer a single rear camera and Face ID protection. A waterproof body is also among the tipped specs, and the iPhone 14 similarity has been reiterated. Moreover, he adds that the device is positioned as the cheapest iPhone from Apple.

Looking at past updates, what has been shared above aligns with the previously shared details. Other expected specs or features are 48MP main camera and Apple Intelligence support. Also, the 4th generation SE model will possibly ditch the home button. In terms of design, while it could show similarities with the iPhone 14 model, the size is believed to be similar to the iPhone 16 smartphone. 6GB/8GB LPDDR5 RAM, Black & White color choices, and a price tag in between USD 499 and USD 549 are also more details of the upcoming device as per reports.

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Last year the rumor mill was buzzing with the updates of the iPhone SE 4 smartphone and the device was said to make its debut this year. A few reports surfaced online recently which suggested that iPhone SE 4 could launch this month but as per Bloomberg’s, Mark Gurman this launch timeline is completely untrue.

Completely untrue https://t.co/eJrqumIC5l

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) January 7, 2025

Later, he also hinted on the X platform that the iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 are being developed on iOS 18.3. Though iOS 18.3 is rumored to release this month that doesn’t mean that the above-mentioned devices will also launch at the same time.

Yes, the new iPads and iPhone SE replacement are being developed on the iOS 18.3 train – but that doesn’t mean they launch together this month. It means they’ll launch before iOS 18.4, by April if all goes to plan. https://t.co/qaMSH1ImSW

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) January 7, 2025

It is said that these two devices will be released by the launch of iOS 18.4 and if all goes according to plan, iPad 11 and iPhone SE 4 could launch by April this year.

iPhone SE 4 may arrive with a design similar to the iPhone 14. Reports suggest that the device may pack up a 48 MP rear camera, 12MP selfie camera, 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, A18 chipset, Apple Intelligence support, and 6/8 GB LPDDR5 RAM options. It is said that the upcoming smartphone will not feature the old home button design and transition to an edge-to-edge screen. It may be priced between $499 and $549.

iPad 11 is expected to feature a 10.9-inch display, iPad Air-like design, A18 chipset, Apple Intelligence support, and a custom 5G modem. It could be priced at $349 for a 64GB model.

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India is looking at a ₹230 billion rupee ($2.68 billion USD) subsidy package to support its electronics manufacturing sector, Bloomberg reports. The plan would include subsidies and lower tariffs to reduce production costs for smartphone makers like Apple.

The proposed plan would add to India’s existing production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and focus on building a local component supply chain. Part of the plan involves cutting import tariffs on key electronic parts like batteries, camera modules, and microprocessors. Right now, India’s tariffs on these parts are between 0% and 20%, which is 5-6% higher than countries like China and Malaysia, according to Niti Aayog research.

Apple has been making phones in India since 2017, and Indian-made iPhones now make up about 15% of its global production. The company started making iPhone 16 in India a few weeks after its global release.

If the plan goes through, future models like the iPhone 17 might be made in India and China at the same time. This comes as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to increase electronics manufacturing in India, which has already brought companies like Apple and Samsung to set up or expand production in the country.

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