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iPhone 17 Air rumor suggests battery case will help with endurance
Apple might be forced to fix the ultra-thin phone's endurance with a battery case, something it hasn't shipped in over five years
The Information says that Apple has performed internal tests to determine whether the iPhone 17 Air can last a full day for most users. That size isn’t typically enough for all-day endurance nowadays, and while the 17 Air will get features like the C1 5G modem for improved efficiency, its 5.5mm form factor seems too tight for Apple to fit a battery big enough to last a full day. He’s been reporting on the latest consumer technology since 2015, with his work featured on CNN Underscored, ZDNET, How-To Geek, XDA, TheStreet, and more.
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