This advanced battery technology, using silicon anodes instead of graphite, is crucial for maintaining adequate battery life in the rumored 5.5mm thin iPhone 17 Air, and TDK aims to further advance this technology with fourth-generation silicon batteries in the future.

While some reports suggest potentially worse battery life than previous models, others predict performance on par with current iPhones due to hardware and software optimizations and a high-density battery.

This prediction comes from industry analysts Ross Young and Wayne Ma, who cite information from OTI Lumionics CEO Michael Helander confirming the technology's availability in 2026.

This prediction is based on analyst reports and Apple's history of reserving 'Pro' features for its higher-end devices, though they sometimes trickle down to less expensive models.

While a 120Hz refresh rate is speculated, a 90Hz display seems more likely for non-Pro models, potentially under a different marketing name.

The launch is anticipated alongside other new Apple products, including a new iPhone SE and an updated iPad Air, possibly during a spring 2025 event.

This new model is expected to feature Apple's first in-house wireless modem for Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity, and a faster processor than the current iPad 10, potentially the A17 Pro chip.

Users with these devices must now manually back up their data to a computer, or update to iOS 9 or later to restore iCloud backup functionality.

While details on new features are scarce, iOS 18.3 is expected to include further development of Apple Intelligence features like next-generation Siri and Priority Notifications.

A public release of iOS 18.3 is anticipated in late January, followed by the iOS 18.4 beta testing period.

While some default app settings existed in previous iOS versions, iOS 18.2 significantly expands the options and provides a more user-friendly centralized location for managing them.

👉Note: US users will see eight categories, while EU users may see more.

This update consolidates previously scattered settings and adds new categories such as Messaging, Calling, and Contactless App, offering more control over default application choices.