Recent reports have shed light on what we might expect from Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air. Ross Young’s research suggests this smartwatch will be introduced in 2025 with a smaller screen size of 6.1 inches and will also be thinner and lighter than earlier versions. Preliminary specifications may hint that a new front camera will be placed in a hole, making the phone sleeker. The company is evaluating different materials to make the device slimmer and lighter, including a smaller battery.
Although Apple is working on new iPhones, it is also being threatened by legal challenges. According to a court filing by Epic Games, Apple is not complying with the order made in the previous ruling. Epic claims that Apple is making it difficult for app makers to tell users about less expensive purchasing options, only bypassing the App Store. Currently, developers can link to payment methods outside of Apple’s app store, but it is a complex and time-consuming process that still involves handing over a portion of their sales to Apple.
Epic is requesting the court to make sure Apple obeys the original order without any problems. It might change the way iPhone apps function and what developers pay in fees. In brief, Apple is working on plenty of new changes in the iPhone 17 Air, but there are concerns about the limited rules for apps on its app store. As both stories play out, Apple’s future could change significantly.