The iPhone 16 has finally been released and iPhone 17 rumors are steadily progressing toward a launch next fall New details from noted leaker Majin Bu suggest that Apple plans to use new adhesives to secure the battery for the entire iPhone 17 family, including the new iPhone 17 Slim or Air

“The main function of these adhesives is to separate the battery with very little force once the proper tension is applied to the new adhesive used,” Majin Bu wrote this week Indeed, only a small amount of voltage is sufficient to detach the adhesive”

This should make it easier for users with the best iPhones to replace the battery without risking damage to their devices Some Apple fans must be disappointed that Apple continues to use the more long-standing solution of glue

Apple debuted similar technology on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, but not on the premium iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models Depending on the feedback Apple gets from Genius Bar repairs in the coming months as people become more familiar with the latest iPhones, the company may opt to tweak its design plans for the iPhone 17 line before going for a full rollout in 2025

This includes the iPhone 17 Air/Slim (whichever Apple eventually calls it), which is rumored to replace the iPhone 17 Plus as a thinner, lighter version of the standard iPhone 17 Other rumors we've seen suggest that the iPhone 17 Air/Slim will feature the same large display as the 66-inch with groundbreaking OLED technology and a small hole and pill-shaped cutout for Dynamic Island

Of course, all of this should be taken with a grain of salt for now We are still early in the iPhone 17 rumor cycle, and right now there is no telling what else may come to light during this time next fall Be sure to check out our roundup of all iPhone 17 rumors to stay in the know in the meantime