Apple Aims To Launch Thinnest Devices Ever, Including MacBook Pro And iPhone 17: Report

Apple is on a mission to create its thinnest products ever, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This ambition won’t stop at the iPad Pro; the company plans to slim down the MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, and iPhone as well. Gurman suggests Apple is poised to introduce “a new class of Apple devices” that will be the thinnest and lightest in their categories across the tech industry.

Supporting earlier iPhone rumors, Gurman mentions that a thinner iPhone could debut as early as 2025 with the iPhone 17 line. This sleek new model is expected to be pricier than the current iPhone Pro Max and will have a screen size between the Pro Max and the standard iPhone. However, there is no timeline yet for the release of the other thinner products.

Over the past few years, Apple seemed to prioritize other aspects over making devices thinner and lighter. The MacBook Pro became thicker to accommodate larger batteries, more powerful processors, and additional ports. The Apple Watch introduced a heftier Ultra model with more features and longer battery life. Similarly, the iPhone became slightly thicker to house better cameras and bigger batteries.

The launch of the new iPad Pro in May signaled a return to Apple’s thinner design philosophy. This ultra-thin tablet maintained the same battery life as previous models, featured an impressive screen, and incorporated an M4 chip that made it as powerful as a desktop computer. Apple has seemingly figured out how to make its devices thinner while still adding significant new features.

Gurman indicates that Apple is now focused on developing a significantly thinner iPhone for the 2025 iPhone 17 line. Concurrently, efforts are underway to slim down the MacBook Pro and Apple Watch. The latest iPad Pro appears to be the start of this trend, heralding a new era of ultra-thin and light Apple devices.