Why the iPhone 17 Air Might Fail Like the iPhone Mini
Will the iPhone 17 Air repeat Apple’s past mistakes? Here's why the slim phone trend may not work again.
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Why the iPhone 17 Air Might Fail Like the iPhone Mini Why the iPhone 17 Air Might Repeat the iPhone Mini’s Mistake Apple has a long-standing history of trying to innovate by shrinking down its flagship devices—but not all size reductions lead to success. The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is rumored to prioritize ultra-slim design, echoing Apple’s earlier attempt with the iPhone mini series. While some users welcomed a smaller form factor, most buyers stuck to standard or larger models. This raises a critical question: is Apple about to make the same mistake again with the iPhone 17 Air? As the tech world shifts focus from AI innovations to sleek physical designs, understanding the pitfalls of past compact iPhones may shed light on what’s likely to come. Image : Google Apple’s Track Record with Compact Phones Isn’t Promising The iPhone 13 mini , Apple’s last significant attempt at creating a truly compact flagship phone, was discontinued due to poor sales. Although it offered premium features in a smaller chassis, it…