Hold onto your cases, iPhone fans, because it looks like Apple's plans for a slimmer or feature-packed iPhone may be on hold. According to reports from MacRumors and 9to5Mac, Apple has delayed its implementation of a space-saving internal design that utilized resin-coated copper (RCC) components.
This isn't the first time Apple has hit the brakes on this particular design change. The technology behind RCC has the potential to make iPhones thinner and lighter, or allow for more powerful features within the same size constraints. However, it seems Apple has identified durability concerns with the RCC materials that haven't met their high standards.
While this news might be disappointing to those hoping for a sleeker iPhone 17, it ultimately underscores Apple's commitment to quality. They're not willing to sacrifice the durability of our iPhones for a marginal gain in size or features.
The reports don't shed light on when, or even if, Apple might revisit the idea of RCC components. But one thing is for sure: Apple's engineers are constantly innovating, and the quest for the perfect balance of thinness, power, and durability in our iPhones continues.
Sources:
[1] https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/17/kuo-iphone-17-wont-use-resin-coated-copper/
[2] https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/17/kuo-iphone-17-wont-use-resin-coated-copper/
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