Apple rumors are back, and this time they’re courtesy of Mark Gurman, a trusted voice in the tech leak game. His latest scoop? The iPhone 17 Air, a phone rumored to sport a 6.6-inch display and a razor-thin 5.1 mm body, set to launch this fall. That’s slimmer than most phones today, a design choice that could make even current iPhones feel bulky.
But there’s more. Whispers of a foldable iPhone in 2026 are also floating around, hinting at Apple’s ambition to shake up its lineup. The iPhone 17 Air was reportedly considered for a larger 6.9-inch screen to match the Pro Max, but durability concerns—echoes of “Bendgate”—may have nixed that idea.
These are still rumors, so skepticism is warranted. Apple’s track record with thin designs has been a mixed bag—sleek, yes, but sometimes at the cost of battery life or sturdiness. If the iPhone 17 Air and a foldable follow-up pan out, they could redefine Apple’s image. But will thinness win over practicality? Only time—and leaks—will tell.
