Air rendering iPhone 17 on the right
Air Air can last longer for charging, which he It will be with the existing technology, thanks to silicon batteries that are 15% more energy in the same space. Production, with deliveries to which began by the end of June.This time scale can give Apple enough order time to include new batteries in its 5.5 mm rumors, according to Digitimes. It is expected that the thin model will be declared in September.
TDK batteries in Silicon anode store about 15% more energy in the same physical space compared to conventional graphite-based batteries. Additional density is possible because silicon can contain more lithium ions per gram than graphite, which makes it ideal for devices, where each millimeter is taken into account.
Apple Strategy shifts the strategy, accepting the new chemistry of batteries
For Apple, the adoption of silicone battery technology would mean a significant shift in the battery strategy. The company historically set priorities for the effectiveness of chips and software to extend the battery life, avoiding large changes in the internal chemistry of the battery.
This will be one of the first cases when Apple gives the main change in the material in the iPhone batteries, signaling that the technology of silicon anode is finally ready for mass production.
to put rumors in context, current, iPhone has a thickness of about 7.8 mm. If the iPhone 17 air is 5.5 mm, this will make it the thinnest iPhone in history and one of the thinnest modern smartphones in general.
The creation of a phone, which is thin, without prejudice to the service life of the battery, is the problem of Apple is ready to attract.
A broader push for silicon batteries
The batteries of silicon-announcement have been in development for many years, since startups such as Sila and Amprius work to bring them to a scale. Apple, included in the picture, suggests that the technology has matured.
The material attracts the next generation batteries, because it can store ten times more lithium ions per gram, which provides a much higher energy density. This is especially valuable in thin devices, such as smartphones where the space is limited.
The task is that silicon expands sharply and is reduced during charging, which can cause cracking and early separation of the battery. To overcome this, companies such as TDK use engineering silicon composites, not pure silicon. These materials mix silicon with flexible binders or cover it in nano -sized layers to reduce stress and maintain structural integrity.
IPhone 17 air can serve as a test land
The result is a battery that provides greater power, not sacrificing durability. Battery innovation can also be attached to the long -term Apple roadmap.
IPhone 17 air can serve as testing for these materials on a large scale. TDK is already working on fourth -generation silicon batteries for future products. If the deployment in the air of the iPhone 17 is successful, Apple can accept this technology on other devices.
It is expected that the thin iPhone will replace the Plus model in the Apple 2025 line. With a 6.6-inch display and a sharp design, it is intended for users who want a lighter phone without refusing modern performance.
If the Silicon Battery fulfills its promise, this can change expectations from thin smartphones and give iPhone users more power in a smaller space.
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