US EditioniPhone 17 Air Could Bring Back Iconic iPhone 4-Style Bumper Case: Here's What to Expect
Apple aims to enhance the iPhone 17 Air's slim design with a bumper case protecting edges only, addressing durability concerns and leveraging nostalgia from the iPhone 4 era.
- On August 25, 2025, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple Inc. is considering a bumper case for the iPhone 17 Air, noting the edge-only rubber design tested this year.
- The iPhone 17 Air, rumoured at around 5.5mm thick, recalls Antennagate as Apple Inc. considers an edge-only bumper to tackle slimness and durability challenges.
- Designed to wrap only the edges, the bumper case would protect vulnerable corners while leaving the back exposed and seek MagSafe and wireless charging compatibility using modern materials.
- Analysts note cases generate billions annually, so a bumper could boost Apple's accessory market revenue and prompt OtterBox, Spigen, and Samsung to innovate frame-style cases.
- Next month, Apple Inc. will announce the iPhone 17 Air alongside the iPhone 17 lineup, while industry insiders say the bumper's fate depends on final prototypes and user feedback, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman lending credibility.
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