1 day Ago By Priya Singh
The Apple iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in the second half of this year. It will include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim (also known as iPhone 17 Air), iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. Recent leaks suggest a revamped design for the lineup, with Apple possibly bringing back curved edges, a shift from the flat-edged design of the iPhone 16 series.
The design rumors have particularly focused on the iPhone 17 Slim model, but changes may apply across the entire series. The design of this year's next-generation iPhone 17 will allegedly feature a smoother transition between the edges of the device and the back cover, owing to Apple's use of a new glass-and-metal splicing material process. pic.
twitter.com/qBnmOxk3BX — 涼 (@TheBestXuser) January 7, 2025 Tipster Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo hinted that the iPhone 17 lineup's frame design could feature a sloped connection between the body and back shell, instead of the stepped design seen in previous models. While it’s unclear if the changes will affect just the base models or the Pro variants as well, the curved sides would likely improve the user’s in-hand experience.
Apple last used curved sides in models like the iPhone 6, and the return of this design feature may provide a more comfortable grip. ALSO SEE: Man Orders AirPods from Tata Cliq, Receives Empty Box; Here's What Happened Next The tipster hasn't provided further details, so it's uncertain whether the design change will apply to all iPhone 17 models or just the Pro or non-Pro variants. Apple has a history of differentiating its smartphone lines with such features, making it possible they may do so again.
This isn’t the first time design changes for the iPhone 17 series have surfaced online. In December last year, a leak suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro models might adopt a Pixel-style camera layout, with leaked renders revealing a horizontal, pill-shaped cutout for the camera module. How do you feel about this rumored iPhone 17 Pro design? Part-metal, part-glass design pic.
twitter.com/G7hidbjsLx — Apple Hub (@theapplehub) December 14, 2024 Another leak suggests that the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature an aluminum frame instead of titanium. These Pro models are expected to be powered by Apple's A19 Pro chip and come with 12GB of RAM, while the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Slim/Air are rumored to run on an A18 or A19 chip, with 8GB of RAM support.
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