Apple analyst Jeff PU has reported that the rumored iPhone 17 Air will feature a titanium frame, distinguishing it from the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, which will use aluminum frames. While aluminum is lighter, titanium is stronger, which may help accommodate the ultra-thin design of the Air model. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously suggested that the Air might combine both materials.
Since the iPhone X in 2017, premium models have typically used stainless steel or titanium, making the iPhone 17 Pro’s return to aluminum notable. The expected designations for the new models according to PU are:
– iPhone 17: Aluminum Frame
– iPhone 17 Air: Titanium Frame
– iPhone 17 Pro: Aluminum Frame
– iPhone 17 Pro Max: Aluminum Frame
The article also briefly mentions expected features from upcoming devices like the Apple TV and Apple Watch Ultra 3, alongside other rumors regarding the iPhone 17 series and the public beta release of iOS 26. Additionally, it notes that an Apple store in Sydney will close permanently in October.
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