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Business Insider
04-08-2025
- Business Insider
A possible iPhone 17 spotting in the wild is yet another reminder that cameras are everywhere
Apple's mission to put a camera in everyone's hand may have backfired. The Apple community is buzzing about a photo posted on social media recently that purportedly shows an unreleased iPhone 17 being tested in the wild. In the photos, shared by X user @Skyfops, a person wearing sunglasses and a hat holds up two phones while walking down the street. One of them clearly looks like an iPhone with its Apple logo covered by a piece of black tape — the other device looks a bit different. The second device, which appears to be in a case, has a camera lens placement that looks similar to that of current models, but the relocated lidar and LED flash stand out. I just spotted a test development iPhone in the wild 🤩🤩🤩 — Fox Pupy 🦊🧡 (@Skyfops) July 28, 2025 The X user who shared the photos said he captured them in San Francisco's Union Square. Apple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. If legitimate — Bloomberg's Mark Gurman wrote in his recent "Power On" newsletter that it was "likely" an iPhone 17 Pro — it would be a rare example of an unreleased iPhone being captured in the wild. And, like the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam moment, it's yet another reminder that cameras are everywhere these days. Longtime Apple fans likely remember the famous iPhone 4 leak, where an Apple employee left an unreleased test model at a bar, and Gizmodo got a hold of it and published a detailed analysis of the device in 2010. Apple is famously secretive, but it still needs to test unreleased products in real-world conditions, not just the lab. To do this, it often uses special cases that camouflage the device's outward appearance. That unreleased iPhone 4, for example, was found in a case that made it look like an iPhone 3GS. As for the iPhone 17's form factor, reports emerged last year that one of the models in the lineup would be a major redesign, a noticeably slimmer model. Informally referred to as the "iPhone 17 Air" within the Apple community, the device is expected to sacrifice some of the cutting-edge tech found in a "Pro" model in order to deliver on a thinner form factor. Morningstar analyst William Kerwin said the firm expects a new form factor from Apple this September. However, he's not yet convinced that a "slim" version would be enough to meaningfully move the needle on iPhone sales, saying that it's what's beneath the hardware that's more important. "We still think that Apple improving its AI software offering is the most critical strategy for revitalizing iPhone unit sales growth," Kerwin said. Despite the new placement of the flash, Forrester analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee told BI that "incremental enhancements" are still the name of the game for Apple. It's all about making the iPhone "a little bit better — a little bit slimmer," he said.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Yahoo
iPhone 17 Pro may have just been spotted in the wild — here's your first look
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The iPhone 17 series release will be one of the biggest of 2025, and as such, the rumor mill has gone into overdrive about the device. This includes a new, alleged real-life image of the iPhone 17 Pro. The images were shared by user Fox Pupy on X, and show a man in a black jacket holding two phones - one of the more recent iPhones, while the second is claimed to be the iPhone 17 Pro. The second image shows another man, who is claimed to be security, attempting to block further images of the phone being taken. The phone in the image is hard to identify, as it appears to be in a thick black case. The one distinguishing feature seen in the image is the long-rumored elongated camera block on the back of the phone. We have seen this same design appear in several different iPhone 17 Pro leaks, including claimed renders of the phone, dummy units and even alleged cases. However, the sheer amount of leaks is also part of the problem, as it makes creating convincing fakes much easier. It's also worth noting that Apple is protective of its products and tight-lipped when it comes to leaks, so you could argue that the photographer would never have been allowed even this close to the iPhone if it were real. Adding to the confusion, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a frequent and reliable leaker of Apple product info, reposted the image on X with the caption, 'Wow. This looks legit.' At a glance, that would seem to add some credibility to the photo, but some in the comment section of the post seem to believe this is a joke response on Gurman's part. While it's exciting to see a potential real-life sighting of the iPhone 17 Pro, it doesn't answer other questions we have about rumored features and upgrades. For instance, we recently heard that Apple could be planning to introduce up to 12GB of RAM in the iPhone 17 series. Not only would this make the phones much faster, but also, when combined with the rumored 2nm A19 chip, could help give Apple Intelligence the boost it needs. Rumors like these are certainly interesting to see, but again, we have to take them with a heavy grain of salt. The common consensus is that Apple will release the new line of iPhones in early September, so we likely don't have long to wait to see how many of the rumors prove to be accurate. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. More from Tom's Guide I tried Hold Assist in iOS 26, and it solves one of the most annoying things about phone calls — here's how it works iPhone 17 Pro could get three massive camera upgrades — what we know iPhone Fold won't break the mold — here's why that won't matter
Tom's Guide
29-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
iPhone 17 Pro seemingly spotted out in the real world — here's what we know
The iPhone 17 series release will be one of the biggest of 2025, and as such, the rumor mill has gone into overdrive about the device. This includes a new, alleged real-life image of the iPhone 17 Pro. The images were shared by user Fox Pupy on X, and show a man in a black jacket holding two phones - one of the more recent iPhones, while the second is claimed to be the iPhone 17 Pro. The second image shows another man, who is claimed to be security, attempting to block further images of the phone being taken. The phone in the image is hard to identify, as it appears to be in a thick black case. The one distinguishing feature seen in the image is the long-rumored elongated camera block on the back of the phone. We have seen this same design appear in several different iPhone 17 Pro leaks, including claimed renders of the phone, dummy units and even alleged cases. However, the sheer amount of leaks is also part of the problem, as it makes creating convincing fakes much easier. It's also worth noting that Apple is protective of its products and tight-lipped when it comes to leaks, so you could argue that the photographer would never have been allowed even this close to the iPhone if it were real. Adding to the confusion, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a frequent and reliable leaker of Apple product info, reposted the image on X with the caption, 'Wow. This looks legit.' At a glance, that would seem to add some credibility to the photo, but some in the comment section of the post seem to believe this is a joke response on Gurman's part. Wow. This looks legit. 28, 2025 While it's exciting to see a potential real-life sighting of the iPhone 17 Pro, it doesn't answer other questions we have about rumored features and upgrades. For instance, we recently heard that Apple could be planning to introduce up to 12GB of RAM in the iPhone 17 series. Not only would this make the phones much faster, but also, when combined with the rumored 2nm A19 chip, could help give Apple Intelligence the boost it needs. Rumors like these are certainly interesting to see, but again, we have to take them with a heavy grain of salt. The common consensus is that Apple will release the new line of iPhones in early September, so we likely don't have long to wait to see how many of the rumors prove to be accurate. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
