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CNET
4 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Latest Rumors and Leaks About the iPhone 17: We're Here to Dish
When the dust settled after the latest tariff kerfuffle, President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs and a 25% tariff on iPhones were still in position to hike the price of the rumored iPhone 17. But plenty of other speculation has fans anticipating what new features an iPhone 17 could bring, including better video capabilities and improved battery technology. There are even whispers about a rebranded operating system. The latest reports from Apple Insider suggest that the new iPhone 17's screen could match that of the iPhone 17 Pro's, but there are plenty of other rumors about the new iPhone, including the possibility of a skinny iPhone 17 Air. We're tracking all the biggest leaks and rumors and sharing what we know so you can get an idea of what's coming next with the iPhone. Now Playing: iPhone SE 4 vs. iPhone 17 Air Rumors: Does Size Matter Over Cost? 06:50 iPhone 17 release date: When is the next iPhone coming out? Over the last several years, Apple has consistently announced its new phones in the first half of September. This will likely be the case with the full iPhone 17 lineup, with the exception of the iPhone 17E, which could arrive in early 2026, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and a report from The Information. The iPhone 17 lineup may be the last to follow this fall-release model. Starting with the iPhone 18, Apple will reportedly split its phone releases so that lower-cost iPhones launch in the first half of the year and the higher-end Pro models become available later in the year. But that isn't expected to happen until 2026, so you can likely still expect the iPhone 17 Pro to become available this fall. Preorders for a new iPhone typically begin the Friday after the announcement, with the phone shipping a week later. iPhone 17 price: Will tariffs increase the cost of the next iPhone? President Trump has raised, lowered and paused tariffs a dizzying number of times since February, all of which could affect the cost of the iPhone 17. Apple, which could move much of US iPhone production from China to India, has escaped many of the tariff hikes thanks to a reciprocal tariff exemption list that includes many phones, laptops and other electronics that Apple produces. However, all the reprieves appear to be temporary, so reciprocal tariffs could still affect prices by the time the iPhone 17 is released. Trump threatened Apple with a 25% tariff on all iPhones made outside the country in a social media post on May 23. Later that day, he said that all smartphones -- not just iPhones -- would be hit with the 25% tariff by the end of June if they don't move operations to the US. Regardless of how tariffs play out, Apple plans to raise iPhone prices later this year, The Wall Street Journal reported. Apple apparently plans to ascribe the price increase to better features and design costs so it can avoid pointing the finger at tariffs and incurring the wrath of Trump (like Amazon temporarily did). CNET Managing Editor Patrick Holland, who's been reviewing phones for CNET since 2016, points out that the iPhone is overdue for a price bump. He noted that Apple has never increased the price for an iPhone Pro ($999) since the iPhone X was first introduced in 2017. So yes, you should expect to pay more for the iPhone 17, regardless of tariffs. Read more: Want to Buy a New iPhone? Now's Not the Time, and Here's Why New iPhone 17 colors Rumors of a new color for the iPhone started in April, when Twitter user and leaker Majin Bu (not the Dragon Ball Z character) posted that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could get a sky blue option. The latest MacBook Air models come in sky blue, which could give you some idea of the soft hue we'll see on the iPhone if it goes in the same direction. For reference, the iPhone 16 and Plus made a splash last year when they debuted pink, teal and ultramarine color options, alongside the standard white and black. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max introduced a new color, desert titanium -- a restrained shade of peach -- alongside the classic natural titanium, white titanium and black titanium options. iPhone 17 Pro camera bump redesign The iPhone 17 Pro's camera has been the subject of multiple rumored changes, most notably that Apple could add a horizontal camera bar that spreads across the width of the phone. The front-facing "selfie camera" could also be getting an upgrade. Back in January, Bu posted a leaked image on X suggesting that the phone could feature a pill-shaped camera bar that looks a lot like the camera bar on Google's Pixel 9 phone. That raised the question of whether the iPhone 17 Pro would align the three camera lenses in a single row or leave them stacked in a pyramid design, as it did with the iPhone 16 Pro. In February, Bu posted CAD renders of what could be the iPhone 17 lineup, and Front Page Tech also shared iPhone 17 Pro renders in a video. Both showed horizontal camera bars for the iPhone 17 Pro models that keep the stacked lens layout. And as for your selfies: The front-facing camera will reportedly be upgraded from the iPhone 16's 12 megapixels to 24 megapixels on all iPhone 17 models, according to analyst Jeff Pu. Pu wrote in March that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will feature a 48-megapixel telephoto rear camera, up from 12 megapixels on the iPhone 16 Pro models. That would mean all three cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro models -- Fusion, ultrawide and telephoto -- would be 48 megapixels. Leaked Specs: iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max Specs for the iPhone 17 are more grist for the rumor mill. Display The iPhone 17 could get a larger display than the iPhone 16, according to Apple Insider. It reported that DSCC founder and Counterpoint Research VP Ross Young posted on X that the base iPhone 17 will be 6.3 inches, an upgrade from the iPhone 16's 6.1-inch display. In theory, that means the iPhone 17 would have the same screen size as the iPhone 17 Pro. After the backlash over Apple not updating the 60Hz display on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, rumors of a 120Hz display (Pro Motion) on all iPhone 17 models could be welcome news, along with possibly adding the always-on display to the baseline model. One feature you likely won't see with the new iPhone 17 Pro models is an antireflective display, which CNET's Patrick Holland called one of the best attributes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. A source told MacRumors that Apple had to scrap plans for a more scratch-resistant display because of scaling issues with the coating process. Additionally, Pu said the iPhone 17 Pro Max may reduce the size of its Face ID sensor, so it could have a narrower Dynamic Island, but the other iPhone 17 models would likely stay the same size. Memory Apple Intelligence and AI are likely to play more prominent roles with the iPhone 17. To support the new features, all the iPhone 17 models will step up to 12GB of RAM, tipster Digital Chat Station reported in April. Kuo has also suggested this could happen, according to Digital Trends. Considering that the iPhone 16 lineup had 8GB of RAM across all models, this could be a big upgrade for the iPhone 17. Frame There's been plenty of discussion about whether the iPhone 17 Pro will ditch its titanium alloy frame for an aluminum one. The most recent rumors, according to Pu, predict that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will all have aluminum frames. iPhone 17 battery life The iPhone 17 Air might have to scale back on battery life to make a thinner design possible, although the latest rumor from AppleInsider is that it might use a silicon-anode battery that could help extend the battery life. However, rumors are that the iPhone 17 Pro will likely get a battery boost. In May, Pu said the baseline iPhone 17 will likely feature Apple's in-house A19 chip, while the Pro could have the A19 Pro chip. The iPhone 16 is powered by an A18 chip, which offers improved efficiency for better battery life. According to a report by 9to5Mac this month, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may be 8.725mm thick, compared with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which clocks in at 8.25mm thick. That larger size could potentially make room for more battery. Are new iPhone rumors and leaks to be trusted? Here's the part where I come in and say: Everything's a rumor until Apple officially releases the next iPhone. Rumors and speculation leading up to the iPhone's release are often based on insider knowledge or leaked information from teams working on the iPhone's designs, but those designs are works in progress -- not necessarily the final product.
Phone Arena
5 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
macOS 26 leak: Apple's next update could spell the end for these Macs
MacOS 26, yep, 26, not macOS 16, is likely going to be the next macOS version that Apple will release in the fall. The new OS is rumored to drop support for some older Intel-based Mac models that are currently supporting macOS Sequoia. The report comes from uncited sources familiar with the matter, who spoke with AppleInsider. These sources claim that the following Macs and MacBooks will not be supported for the new macOS version this fall: MacBook Pro (2018) iMac (2019) iMac Pro (2017) Mac mini (2018) MacBook Air (2020, Intel-based) These models are the oldest models of Macs that were supported by Apple's current macOS, macOS Sequoia. The fact that those models are said to have been omitted during the development of the new operating system indicates that they may not be in the supported list when macOS 26 drops. If this is true, it would mean that for a second consecutive year, Apple is narrowing support for Macs running on Intel processors. The Cupertino tech giant is also delivering the full feature set primarily to Apple devices powered by its own, homegrown Apple Silicon. If this rumor is true, here are the models that would support macOS 26: MacBook Pro (2019 and later) iMac (2020 and later) Mac Pro (2019 and later) Mac mini (M1 and later) Mac Studio (all models) MacBook Air (M1 and later) Reportedly, macOS 26's first developer beta may exceed 17GB in size. This is more or less 2GB larger than the first beta of macOS Sequoia. Rumors indicate the new operating system will be heavily inspired by visionOS's design language. So, expect translucent materials and rounded window elements. This would be the most significant visual update to macOS in years if this turns out to be true. Meanwhile, the naming scheme is worth a comment. Rumors say Cupertino will be shifting the naming system for its software platforms to match the year. The change is also said to happen for iOS (iOS 26) and all other Apple OSes. Apple's WWDC 2025 is coming soon, starting on June 9 with a keynote. During this conference, Apple will reveal macOS 26 as well as iOS 26 and other software. The first developer beta of the new macOS is said to be released immediately after the keynote ends, while the stable, public version will be released sometime in the fall.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Tom's Guide
macOS 26 supported devices — these Macs may not make the cut
Apple's macOS Sequoia follow-up is expected to be released late this year alongside iOS 26 (or iOS 19 if the rumored rebrand doesn't take place). The tech giant is reportedly going to overhaul the interface for all of its operating systems under the moniker Solarium, which is inspired by the translucent roundness of visionOS. Unfortunately, not every Mac will receive the refreshed macOS 26, dubbed "Cheer." Apple Insider is reporting that Intel-based Macs won't support the update. These are the specific models that may not get macOS 26: It's not entirely surprising that those models would lose support for this year's version of macOS. They're already the oldest Apple computers that are officially compatible with macOS Sequoia, introduced in 2024. They were likely on the chopping block for official support regardless of Apple's plan to redesign the UI. Meanwhile, these are the devices that we expect should support the Solarium look: Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The macOS 26 labeling has been rumored as a big change from Apple to unify all of its operating systems with a year-based convention. Similar to how car manufacturers name new versions of vehicles, the 26 would refer to 2026, but launch this year. According to Apple Insider, the first developer beta for macOS 26 should come out around WWDC in June with a file size of around 17 GB, about 2 GB larger than Sequoia. They also believe Apple will keep its California naming convention with trademarks already filed for Redwood, Skyline or Diablo as potential options. Apple's software plans will be made public during WWDC 2025, which is set to begin on June 9.
CNET
16-05-2025
- CNET
The Rumored iPhone 17 Air Might Have a Surprising Way to Deal With Battery Life
The rumored iPhone 17 Air has created buzz with the prospect of a slimmed-down iPhone. But one nagging question has lingered: Would a skinny iPhone have to sacrifice battery life? The latest rumor, reported by AppleInsider, is that a skinnier iPhone might use a silicon-anode battery that could help extend its battery life. DigiTimes first reported that Japanese supplier TDK was preparing a supply of silicon-anode batteries that could store about 15% more energy compared to graphite-based batteries of the same size. Silicon battery technology could be new to iPhone, but some other smartphones -- like the Magic V3, the world's thinnest book-style foldable phone -- have already begun using silicon carbon batteries. The rumored iPhone 17 Air, expected to be introduced this fall as the newest device in the iPhone line, could potentially replace the Plus in the iPhone lineup. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Miami Herald
15-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Has Apple finally solved one of the biggest iPhone complaints?
There's a lot to love about Apple iPhones, from their sleek design, to their intuitive user-friendly interface, to their effortless integration within the Apple ecosystem. And, many users do love them, especially in the United States. In fact, while Android dominates the global marketplace with a 71.42% market share, Apple has an outsized share of the U.S. market, accounting for 56.63% of domestic smartphones. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter There's one feature users don't love about iPhones, though – and no, it isn't that annoying bezel that the company is reportedly trying to do away with. It's the battery life. While Apple touted a "big boost in battery life" in the iPhone 16, thanks to the efficiency of A18 chips and internal design changes, Apple still largely lags behind rivals when it comes to battery performance. What's more, Apple support forums have long been full of customer complaints about battery performance issues, with some reviewers claiming performance faded faster than Apple promised. Related: Apple iPhone decision will upset customers, appease White House In the past, iOS updates also killed battery life. The company was even sued for a scandal dubbed "battery-gate," in which it was alleged to purposely slow down older phones to prevent them from unexpectedly shutting down due to degraded lithium-ion batteries. If you believe the rumors, though, Apple's long-standing battery problems may finally be coming to an end with the upcoming iOS 19 update. Apple Insider has reports of a big upcoming change with the iOS 19 update expected in June of this year. The update will be available across all compatible devices and will include an AI-powered battery management feature that can optimize battery performance to allow for longer life. The AI tool is expected to work by monitoring how you use your phone, including when you typically charge it, which power-hungry features you use the most, and when and how often you open certain apps. Most of this data is expected to be kept on the device to protect user privacy, even as Apple collects new information about how your phone is being used. Related: Shocking China news sends Apple stock surging today By analyzing phone usage patterns, Apple can optimize the power consumption on your phone, dynamically adjusting how the battery works and taking steps like limiting the background activity of apps at times when you don't regularly interact with them. Apple's idea isn't revolutionary. Google launched a similar machine-powered adaptive battery solution back in 2018. However, it may be effective. Studies have shown that when AI can manage background apps more efficiently, battery improvements of up to 20% are possible. Apple isn't just hoping to make your battery life last longer – it's also planning to keep you more informed on your charging progress. A new visual indicator on your phone's lock screen will let you know how long you have left until the battery is charged fully. This is part of a broader effort on Apple's part to empower consumers to protect their battery's health and ensure it lasts as long as possible. Features introduced in previous iOS versions also supported this goal, including new Battery Health & Charging settings available on iPhone 6 and later models. Related: Amazon is selling a $200 smartwatch for $30, and shoppers are saying it's 'just like an Apple Watch' While the AI battery tool will work on all compatible devices, rumor has it that Apple designed it with upcoming iPhone releases in mind. Specifically, the iPhone 17 Air is likely to be both slimmer and lighter than the current Apple phones, and will need to have a smaller battery because of it. More Tech News: Amazon makes move that the White House hates, then walks it backAnalyst reboots Apple stock price target ahead of earningsControversial EV tax credits will be bad news for Tesla By optimizing battery performance, Apple is likely hoping to enable this slim design without compromising so much on battery life that it faces an onslaught of more user complaints. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
