Apple Postpones Space-Saving Design for iPhone 17

Plans to use resin-coated copper for thinner iPhones are delayed due to quality concerns, reports analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple will not use resin-coated copper (RCC) in iPhone 17 due to durability and quality issues.
The RCC material was intended to reduce the thickness of the iPhone's mainboard, freeing up internal space.
This delay follows a previous postponement from the iPhone 16 to the iPhone 17.
Future iPhone models may still incorporate RCC if the material meets Apple's standards.
The iPhone 17 is expected to feature other upgrades, including a smaller Dynamic Island and enhanced cameras.