The rumored iPhone 17 Air has created buzz with the prospect of a slimmed-down iPhone. But one nagging question has lingered: Would a skinny iPhone have to sacrifice battery life?
The latest rumor, reported by AppleInsider, is that a skinnier iPhone might use a silicon-anode battery that could help extend its battery life.
DigiTimes first reported that Japanese supplier TDK was preparing a supply of silicon-anode batteries that could store about 15% more energy compared to graphite-based batteries of the same size.
Silicon battery technology could be new to iPhone, but some other smartphones -- like the Magic V3, the world's thinnest book-style foldable phone -- have already begun using silicon carbon batteries.
The rumored iPhone 17 Air, expected to be introduced this fall as the newest device in the iPhone line, could potentially replace the Plus in the iPhone lineup.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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