iPhone 17 Air Could Get a Boost From TDK's New Silicon Battery Tech [Report]

Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air, anticipated to be exceptionally thin, could potentially incorporate a new generation of silicon-anode batteries from major supplier TDK Corp., as the component maker accelerates shipments of these cells designed for slimmer, AI-capable smartphones.TDK CEO Noboru Saito announced that the company will begin shipping its third-iteration silicon-anode batteries by the end of June, earlier than the initially planned September quarter. This advanced schedule, Saito noted, "may give smartphone makers enough time to use these cells in thinner models launching this year."These lithium-ion batteries replace commonly used graphite anodes with silicon, allowing them to pack about 15% more energy into the same volume or enable thinner device profiles without sacrificing runtime. This advancement is timely, as Apple is expected to launch its remarkably slim iPhone 17 Air later this year, a design that could present battery life challenges due to its reduced internal volume.Continue ReadingShare Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

May 16, 2025 - 23:16

iPhone 17 Air Could Get a Boost From TDK's New Silicon Battery Tech [Report]

Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air, anticipated to be exceptionally thin, could potentially incorporate a new generation of silicon-anode batteries from major supplier TDK Corp., as the component maker accelerates shipments of these cells designed for slimmer, AI-capable smartphones.

TDK CEO Noboru Saito announced that the company will begin shipping its third-iteration silicon-anode batteries by the end of June, earlier than the initially planned September quarter. This advanced schedule, Saito noted, "may give smartphone makers enough time to use these cells in thinner models launching this year."

These lithium-ion batteries replace commonly used graphite anodes with silicon, allowing them to pack about 15% more energy into the same volume or enable thinner device profiles without sacrificing runtime. This advancement is timely, as Apple is expected to launch its remarkably slim iPhone 17 Air later this year, a design that could present battery life challenges due to its reduced internal volume.

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