When Apple introduced the iPhone Air, the primary inquiry wasn’t centered on the phone’s quality; Apple seldom produces subpar devices. The inquiry was whether there was an appetite for a slim iPhone. According to a fresh report from Nikkei, the appetite is acknowledged but remains minimal. The report, released on Wednesday, mentions that Apple is “significantly” cutting down iPhone Air production while boosting output of other iPhone 17 variants. This is attributed to the demand for the iPhone Air being lower than anticipated and the unexpectedly robust demand for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro variants. Sources from Nikkei reveal that the iPhone Air initially constituted “approximately 10% to 15%” of total new iPhone production this year, but production has since been diminished “almost to cessation levels.” Specifically, one supply chain director informed Nikkei that production orders for the iPhone Air from November onwards will be under 10 percent of the volume seen in September. One method to assess demand for different iPhone models is to observe shipping durations on Apple’s website. For example, the orange iPhone 17 Pro is set to ship in 1-2 weeks, while the white iPhone 17 has a shipping time of 2-3 weeks. However, the iPhone Air is available for immediate dispatch, no matter the color. I have evaluated all three models and determined the iPhone Air to be the most stunning and sophisticated. Nevertheless, it possesses a shorter battery life and a less adaptable camera than the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro, and it appears that buyers favor these aspects over slimness.