The eagerly anticipated features of the new iPhone 17 Air continue to be leaked to technology enthusiasts. The product’s ultra-thin design will eliminate the SIM card slot in favor of transitioning to eSIM technology. Apple designing the Air for cost-effective performance is expected to reduce the cost of the device. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new device is set to be released at a starting price of $899 in September.Long known for obtaining reliable information from sources within Apple, Mark Gurman shared important details about the iPhone 17 Air. As reported by Bloomberg, the device will have an ultra-thin design and will stand out for its lightness. The use of lower-end hardware in terms of chip and camera compared to the iPhone 17 Pro may indicate Apple’s intention to classify the device as a cost-effective performance product.The iPhone 17 Air is expected to come with a 6.6-inch (16.7 cm) screen supported by ProMotion. It is rumored that the device will use an A19 chip as its processor and feature a single rear camera with 48-megapixel resolution.According to Gurman’s report based on internal sources, despite its lightweight design, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to offer a battery life comparable to current iPhone models.Set to be released at a starting price of $899, the iPhone 17 Air aims to offer Apple’s modern design and advanced technology to users at a competitive price. The device is planned to be launched in September 2025.Apple plans to transition to eSIM technology in this model, eliminating the physical SIM card slot. This change is believed to provide a more efficient use of internal design space.Embedded SIM (eSIM) is a digital SIM technology integrated into the device without the need for physical SIM cards. eSIM comes as an embedded chip in the device hardware and can be programmed remotely. This technology offers some significant advantages on smartphones and tablets. Since multiple operator profiles can be defined on the same device, it provides great convenience for users who frequently travel abroad; changing operators or adding a new line can be quickly done remotely. Additionally, it creates more space in device designs and eliminates risks such as losing or damaging physical cards because there is no need for a SIM card slot.