Rumors of the iPhone 17 Slim or iPhone 17 Air have been steadily flowing over the past few weeks. While the sources are split on whether this will replace the Plus models, or be a new fifth type of iPhone, it's sounding like Apple’s next attempt to find another successful branch of the iPhone family tree alongside the basic, Pro and Pro Max ones.
I’m excited to see any new iPhone launch, and to test out its capabilities. But setting my love for novel tech aside, I am not sold on the idea of this particular iPhone 17. Apple’s iPhone lineup doesn’t lack sleek and luxurious models, but what it has lacked since 2022 is a small one. Which is why I believe Apple needs to bring the iPhone mini back more than it needs a Slim or Air version.
