WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; foldable iPhone on track for 2026

according to a new report from wall street journal This morning it was revealed that Apple is developing two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details about the rumored ultra-thin iPhone 17 models.

iPhone 17 Air details

wall street journal Confirmed many key details of the iPhone 17 Air, calling it a “revitalized growth effort” after years of incremental upgrades. Details are as follows:

Apple plans to launch an iPhone next year that will be thinner than the current model, which is about 8 mm, people familiar with the matter said. This model aims to be cheaper than the Pro model and reduce costs through a simplified camera system.

Initially, many expected the iPhone 17 Air to be Apple’s The most expensive iPhonethe cost is even higher than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, wall street journal Now the opposite is being reported, saying it will be cheaper than the Pro model.

Currently, the iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999. That means the iPhone 17 Air will likely start at about the same price as the iPhone 16 Plus it will replace, around $900.

according to wall street journalThe iPhone 17 Air will “provide another option” for consumers who want to buy a more stylish phone and don’t mind making compromises. Apple is definitely betting big on the ultra-thin form factor to ensure it’s visually appealing.

New foldable devices

On top of that, we expect two new foldable devices, an iPhone and a larger laptop device. The larger device is expected to feature a 19-inch display when unfolded, and will largely match the Burundi Report Starting this morning. The device was initially expected to launch first, but apparently the foldable iPhone was launched first.

In their report, wall street journal It states that the foldable iPhone will “expand to a larger display size than the iPhone 16 Pro Max,” making the display at least 7 inches. iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with a 6.9-inch display.

Apple was experimenting with the display being on the outside of the device when folded, but the company is now preferring to fold inward, similar to other devices on the market. These devices have been in development for quite some time, but Apple faced issues with the hinges and display lids, which caused some delays.

Apple executives have been pushing for a foldable iPhone to be released in 2026, but the company may need more time to get things right.

Are you looking forward to a foldable iPhone? Does the iPhone 17 Air sound appealing to you? Let us know in the comments.

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