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iPhone 17 Air: Apple's Ultra-Thin Design Enters Production Phase

Apple is reportedly preparing for mass production of its upcoming iPhone 17 Air (or iPhone 17 Slim, as the name isn't finalized yet). According to DigiTimes, the phone has entered the "New Product Introduction" phase. This is when Apple shares its designs, sketches, and ideas with potential manufacturers to see if the product can be mass-produced. Manufacturers then review the design, plan production systems, and flag any issues, such as parts of the design that might be too difficult to make.

Since the **iPhone 17 Air is expected to be extremely thin, this phase could be more challenging than usual. Manufacturers might even suggest changes if parts of the design are impractical. The iPhone 17 Air could also set the stage for future foldable iPhones, thanks to its advanced display and ultra-thin design.

The iPhone 17 leak suggests that this device could become a technological pioneer, pushing the limits of design and functionality. While there’s no official word from Apple yet, DigiTimes has a good track record for industry news. However, the report should still be viewed cautiously, as plans could change.

Elon Musk, the well-known entrepreneur and innovator, has recently made headlines with the creation of a new company dedicated to artificial intelligence called X.AI. Reports suggest that Musk has been purchasing thousands of graphic processing units (GPUs)....

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Later this year, Google is anticipated to release the Pixel Fold, widely regarded as its first foldable gadget. While Google's first foldable effort is anticipated to resemble the Oppo Find N2 more in terms of form factor, a recent rumor claims that it will also weigh more than the Samsung Z Fold4. Because of the extra weight, Google will be able to install larger batteries while still keeping a frame that is smaller than Samsung's most current foldable.

Meta is testing paid verification for Instagram and Facebook for $11.99 per month on the web and $14.99 per month on mobile. A "Meta Verified" account will grant users a verified badge, increased visibility on the platforms, prioritized customer support, and more. The feature is rolling out to Australia and New Zealand this week and will arrive in more countries "soon". The new offering sounds a lot like Elon Musk's $8 per month version of Twitter Blue. Additionally, users who sign up for the service will get exclusive stickers for Stories and Reels and will also receive 100 free stars per month, or the digital currency you can use to tip creators on Facebook.

When Meta Verified launches in Australia and New Zealand this week, it'll cost $19.99 AUD on the web and $24.99 NZD on mobile. Social media consultant Matt Navarra later posted what appears to be a support page for paid verification on either the Australian or New Zealand-based version of Instagram.With that said, it's hard to ignore the parallels between Meta's new checkmark subscription and Twitter Blue, which Musk just relaunched a few months ago. Meta notes that businesses can't yet apply for a Meta Verified badge and that you can't change your profile name, username, birthday, or profile photo without going through the verification process all over again.

With support for 5G Advanced, Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon X75 5G modem-RF system, which seeks to leverage 5G's potential in terms of extended reality, precise GPS, increased mobility, greater coverage, and more.
The AI processor in the Snapdragon X75 5G modem is now 2.5 times more powerful than the one in the Snapdragon X70.
The Fixed Wireless Access Platform Gen 3 was also unveiled by Qualcomm, and it combines the X75 with Wi-Fi 7, longer range mmWave, and sub-6 GHz for interior applications.