The specifications of the highly anticipated new iPhone 17 Air continue to leak. The product stands out with its ultra-thin design, as the SIM card slot will be eliminated in favor of eSIM technology. Apple’s aim to design the Air with a focus on price-performance is reducing the cost. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new device is expected to be priced at $899 upon its release in September. Mark Gurman, known for reliable information from sources within Apple for many years, shared important details about the iPhone 17 Air. According to a report on Bloomberg, the device will have an ultra-thin design and will stand out with its lightweight. The use of lower hardware specifications in terms of chip and camera compared to the iPhone 17 Pro could mean that Apple aims to classify the device as a price-performance product by reducing costs. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to come with a 6.6-inch (16.7 cm) display supported by ProMotion technology. It is rumored that the device will use an A19 chip as its processor and will have a single 48-megapixel rear camera. According to Gurman’s report based on internal sources, despite its lightweight design, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to offer the same level of battery life as current iPhone models. Priced at $899 as a starting point, the iPhone 17 Air, set to be released in September 2025, showcases Apple’s effort to offer its modern design and advanced technology to users at a competitive price. Apple plans to transition to eSIM technology in this model, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card slot. This change is believed to provide more efficient use of space in the device’s interior design. Embedded SIM (eSIM) is a digital SIM technology integrated into a device without the need for physical SIM cards. The eSIM comes as an embedded chip in the device hardware and can be remotely programmed. This allows users to access mobile operator services without the need for a physical SIM card. This technology offers some significant advantages on smartphones and tablets. The ability to define multiple operator profiles on the same device provides great convenience, especially for users who travel frequently abroad; changing operators or adding a new line can be quickly done remotely. Additionally, it creates more space in device designs as there is no need for a SIM card slot, eliminating risks such as losing or breaking a physical card.