Overview

• The accessory under consideration would wrap the edges and leave the back exposed, echoing the iPhone 4 Bumper from 2010.
• The report stems from Mark Gurman’s account that Apple has at least considered or tested the design for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air.
• Apple has not announced any accessory plans, and internal testing does not indicate a product will reach consumers.
• Separately, earlier reporting suggested a magnetically attaching Smart Battery Case that could extend runtime by more than 50%, though its release remains uncertain.
• The iPhone 17 Air is widely expected to be an ultra-thin model around 5.5mm, with the lineup anticipated for a September unveiling.