Phone 17 Air is a completely reimagined, incredibly slim smartphone that may be the company s first big step toward a fully portless smartphone.

Anticipated to be the thinnest iPhone yet, the iPhone 17 Air can potentially do away with a number of classic components such as the SIM card slot and USB-C charging port in favor of an entirely wireless setup.

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Apple s action fits with the MacBook Air design philosophy of prioritizing slenderness, simplicity, and performance without sacrificing power. The new device will have a 6.6-inch screen, marking it as a mid-point between base and Pro versions. Apple plans to bring in a new "Ultra" iPhone model to further offer consumer choice.

Apple s choice to possibly omit the USB-C port arrives in the aftermath of European Union legislation requiring USB-C implementation to cut down on electronic waste. EU regulation, though, might permit an exception if a device is completely dependent on wireless charging — something Apple is said to be striving towards by adding MagSafe compatibility with the Qi2 wireless charging specification.

While the international tech community is divided on this change, experts in the industry feel that it has the potential to become a game-changer. The iPhone 17 Air can potentially revolutionize smartphone expectations and propel the industry towards thinner, portless devices.

With Apple gearing up for this ambitious jump, technology fans and consumers are waiting in anticipation.