iPhone 17 Air may pack smaller battery than iPhone 16, but iOS 26 could save the day

Apple’s iPhone 17 Air is still a couple of months away, with Cupertino likely to launch the phone in September, in line with its usual timeline. However, the rumour mills are already in full swing, predicting every detail about what could be Apple’s thinnest device ever.

A new leak from tipster Instant Digital on Weibo suggests that the iPhone 17 Air could have a battery capacity below 3,000mAh. Despite the smaller battery, the phone is expected to achieve a full day of use thanks to a new ‘Adaptive Power Mode’ on iOS 26.

The iPhone 17 Air was…