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iPhone 17 Pro leak hints at 8x zoom, pro camera app, and new camera control button ahead of September launch

iPhone 17 Pro leak hints at 8x zoom, pro camera app, and new camera control button ahead of September launch

India Today28-07-2025
Just when you thought there was nothing else left to unravel when it comes to the iPhone 17 series, a new leak claims that Apple's top-tier iPhone 17 Pro might come with some major camera upgrades. According to an anonymous tipster via MacRumors, the upcoming Pro models could feature an improved telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom, up from the 5x zoom found in the current-gen iPhone 16 Pro models. The leak suggests this lens may have the ability to physically move, enabling smoother zoom transitions across different focal lengths, much like what we see on professional cameras. On top of that, Apple is also said to be introducing a brand-new pro camera app and an extra physical camera button, both aimed at improving the photo and video experience for users.advertisementThe new camera app, according to the tipster, could be built from the ground up with more advanced tools and controls, possibly competing with third-party apps like Halide and Filmic Pro. It's not clear whether this app will be available to all iPhone models or just the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, but the idea is to give users more flexibility in both photography and video shooting. Interestingly, there's also speculation that this might end up being a major upgrade to Apple's Final Cut Camera app rather than a completely new one.Another interesting change could be the addition of a new Camera Control button on the top edge of the iPhone 17 Pro. This would be in addition to the existing Action button, which Apple placed on the side of the iPhone 16 models. The new button is expected to offer quick access to the camera interface and possibly give users faster control over various settings, such as switching lenses or changing shooting modes.
The tipster also mentioned that Apple may launch the iPhone 17 Pro in a new copper-like colour and that the Apple logo might be repositioned to the centre of the back panel. These would be small design changes, but they add up to signal a slightly refreshed look compared to previous models. Separately, rumours also point to a completely redesigned rear camera layout for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, which is expected to shift from the usual vertical stack to a horizontal setup.As for the launch, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup — including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max — in early September, most likely around the 9th or 10th. The company typically sends out invites a week in advance, so more clarity on the exact date should arrive soon.All said, it's important to take these leaks with caution, especially since they come from a source without an established track record. But with the September launch getting closer, we should know soon whether these features will make it to the final version.- Ends
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