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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Apple iPhone 17 Pro could see a design change we really didn't expect, nor want
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary The iPhone 17 Pro range could have one change which no-one asked for. That would see a peculiar material change. This one is going to need some explaining... It's safe to say the launch of the iPhone 17 range this year will be one of the most significant in the history of the brand. Swathes of leaks and rumours suggest that the range will undergo a significant change this time out, with each model employing a different design. Until now, that has mostly concerned the design of the camera bar. The iPhone 17 family appears to utilise a different design for each model in the range, which is far less cohesive than we've become used to from the brand. Now, it looks as though an unwelcome shake-up could be coming in the materials department, too. According to a report from macrumours – which quotes noted analyst, Jeff Pu – the iPhone Pro models in the next range will make use of aluminium frames, rather than titanium. That material isn't entirely done away with, though. The long-rumoured slim phone – the iPhone 17 Air – is said to make use of that material, while everything else is left to make use of aluminium. It certainly makes sense to utilise on the slimmer handset. Titanium has higher strength than aluminium, which will undoubtedly be crucial given the narrow dimensions of the handset. But given the promotion of titanium as the brand's material of choice for premium products like the Apple Watch Ultra 2, it's a little odd to see such a regression. With no clear physical benefit – beyond a slightly lighter weight – many are speculating that it could be more of a cost consideration. Even so, it's likely to put a dent in the public perception of the device. Paying a premium price for a premium product should mean you get premium materials, and when that doesn't happen, questions are going to be asked. With a launch window which traditionally happens in the autumn, we don't have long to wait until the devices should be launched. And it's safe to say – with so many changes rumoured – we're expecting a lot of eyes to be on the event.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Apple iPhone 17 to launch with upgraded A19 chipset and 8GB RAM
Reprentative image Apple is gearing up for the launch of its new iPhone lineup — iPhone 17 series. The company is expected to launch the iPhone 17 smartphone lineup in September. The smartphone maker is said to launch four iPhones in the series — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Now a new leak about the upcoming iPhone 17 has surfaced online. As per an analyst Jeff Pu, the base iPhone 17 model will also come with Apple's A19 chipset , reversing earlier speculation that it would reuse the A18 chip from the iPhone 16. Apple iPhone 17 to pack A19 chipset According to revised supply chain insights from analyst Jeff Pu, Apple iPhone 17 is expected to house an upgraded chipset, likely a successor to Apple's current A-series Bionic chips. Pu said that the iPhone 17 will also pack the A19 chipset just like other models of the lineup. Earlier, Pu speculated that iPhone 17 will pack the same A18 chipset which is present in the iPhone 16 which the company launched last year. Despite the new chipset, Apple iPhone 17 is said to come with the same 8GB of RAM same as the iPhone 16. All the other three models — iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are said to feature 12GB of RAM. The higher-end variants will also feature faster LPDDR5X memory, enabling smoother multitasking and enhanced support for Apple Intelligence features. Apart from this, the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is said to come with custom WiFi 7 chip, 6.3-inch OLED display and 48 MP dual rear camera along with an upgraded 24MP selfie shooter. The iPhone 17 series—including the new iPhone 17 Air—is slated for launch between September 8 and 12, continuing Apple's tradition of early fall unveilings AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Apple could ditch titanium on iPhone 17 Pro — and keep it exclusive to iPhone 17 Air
There's bad news for those of you that enjoy having a titanium frame on your iPhone. While the metal played a huge part in marketing for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro, word is that Apple may be scrapping the design for most iPhone 17 models — with only the iPhone 17 Air sporting the metal. We've heard rumors about this before, and the latest word comes from analyst Jeff Pu in a recent research note. According to the note the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will all have aluminum frames — with titanium reserved exclusively for the Air. As MacRumors points out, aluminum is actually lighter than titanium. Which means Apple isn't doing this to ensure the 17 Air is as light as possible. However titanium is a lot more durable, and the thinner design may require a little more protection than aluminum alone can offer. This isn't the first time we've heard this particular rumor. The Information previously reported that the iPhone 17 Pro wouldn't come with titanium, while Ming Chi-Kuo reiterated the fact that the 17 Air will be coming with a blend of aluminum and titanium in its chassis. It's not clear why Apple might be ditching titanium so quickly, especially after making such a big deal about its debut on iPhone 15 Pro. We even noted that the phones felt extremely light in our iPhone 15 Pro Max review, showcasing one of the benefits of having the new metal in place of stainless steel. Steel is just as durable as some grades of titanium, but is simultaneously much heavier. So that's a clear benefit of using titanium, alongside the fact it sounds cooler than stainless steel or aluminum — which are both boring, ultra-common materials. It's the kind of change the marketing team can (and did) go nuts with. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Sadly titanium is expensive, and with the cost of just about everything rising all the time, I can understand why Apple might want to cut costs where it can. That way it can continue to sell iPhones without raising the price which, in the age of tariffs, is probably more important than ever. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out, and what a potential change to the material will do for iPhone durability. But hey, since aluminum is easily recycled, that's something Apple 's marketing department can focus on this year. 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.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business Standard
iPhone 17 series: Titanium frames to A19 chips, what to expect from Apple
Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 17 series later this year, expected to include four models: the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air — likely replacing the Plus variant. According to a report by GSMArena, citing analyst Jeff Pu, the entire lineup will be powered by next-generation Apple Silicon, most likely the A19 series of chips. In addition to performance upgrades, the lineup is also expected to bring notable design changes, including a shift away from titanium frames on the Pro models and the introduction of a new titanium-aluminium alloy frame exclusive to the iPhone 17 Air. Apple A19 chips across the lineup Contrary to earlier reports suggesting the base model would retain the current A18 chip, Pu claims the iPhone 17 will feature the newer A19 chipset. Both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air are expected to be powered by the A19, while the Pro models may feature an A19 Pro variant with more GPU cores. Additionally, the Pro models are tipped to include faster LPDDR5X RAM, while the standard and Air models may stick with LPDDR5. Titanium alloy frame for iPhone 17 Air Apple is also expected to make notable changes to the materials used across the series. Multiple reports suggest the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could revert to aluminium chassis, shifting away from the titanium alloy frames introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. However, titanium is not expected to disappear entirely. According to a report by 9To5Mac, citing analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will reserve the titanium frame design exclusively for the new iPhone 17 Air model, likely to provide added durability while maintaining a lightweight build. As per the report, Kuo said that the iPhone 17 Air will have a 'titanium-aluminium alloy metal frame, with a lower percentage of titanium than the current Pro and Pro Max metal frames.' iPhone 17 series: What to expect While the Pro models may lose their titanium chassis, a significant design overhaul is still anticipated. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to introduce a dual-finish design featuring an aluminium frame and a partial glass rear to support wireless charging, MagSafe, and potential pass-through functionalities. Apple may also relocate the Apple logo and adopt a full-width camera layout, replacing the traditional corner camera bump. The Pro lineup could also receive upgraded telephoto lenses with higher resolution. The standard iPhone 17, while retaining much of its predecessor's design, is tipped to gain support for ProMotion display technology, allowing for adaptive refresh rates of up to 120Hz — something previously exclusive to the Pro series. As for the new iPhone 17 Air, it is expected to be Apple's slimmest smartphone ever. Reports suggest it could feature a chassis as thin as 5.5mm — thinner than the iPhone 6, which currently holds the record at 6.9mm. To achieve this ultra-slim profile, Apple might reduce battery capacity and opt for a single rear camera setup.
India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
iPhone 17 now said to use Apple's new A19 chip, check other leaked specs and launch date
Apple is gearing up for its next big iPhone launch, and fresh leaks now suggest that the iPhone 17 could come with the brand-new A19 chip instead of the previously rumoured A18 processor. This update comes from analyst Jeff Pu, who now believes the standard iPhone 17 and the upcoming iPhone 17 Air will both run on Apple's next-generation chipset, likely offering better performance and 17 said to use Apple's new A19 chip, check out other leaked specs and launch dateThe iPhone 17 series is rumoured to go official on September 8, following Apple's usual launch pattern. While the standard model may not look very different from the iPhone 16 in terms of design, Apple is reportedly making some bold changes to the Pro models. The iPhone 17 Air and 17 Pro could feature a redesigned rear camera layout, with a horizontal camera bar that stretches across the back panel. This new look could offer a more minimal and modern feel. The iPhone 17 Air is also rumoured to be noticeably slimmer, possibly by around 2mm compared to the iPhone 16 terms of display, Apple might be increasing the screen size of the regular iPhone 17 from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, bringing it closer in size to the iPhone 16 Pro. There's also talk of the device getting 120Hz refresh rate support, which would finally bring smoother visuals to the non-Pro models, though the advanced adaptive refresh tech (called ProMotion) might still be limited to the higher-end variants. The new iPhones are also expected to come with anti-reflective coatings, which could improve screen visibility outdoors. On the hardware front, the base model will likely continue with 8GB RAM, while the iPhone 17 Air and the Pro models could jump to 12GB, using faster RAM standards on the top-end options. All four models are rumoured to include Apple's in-house Wi-Fi 7 chip, which should offer better and more stable wireless performance gains, however, are expected to come from the A19 chip, which may bring improvements not just in speed but also in battery usage. Apple is also said to be testing a new vapour chamber cooling system, which may help keep the phone from overheating during gaming or video photography lovers, there could be good news. The iPhone 17 might get a 24-megapixel front camera, a big jump from the current 12MP sensor, and should result in clearer selfies and sharper video calls. The rear setup is expected to include a 48-megapixel main camera, but no telephoto lens, which remains exclusive to the Pro models. The iPhone 17 Pro Max may stick to its triple-camera system, with rumours of a mechanical aperture feature to improve low-light and daylight capacity details are still unclear, but the bigger screen suggests that Apple might include a larger battery. The iPhone 17 series may also bring 35W fast charging, which is quicker than before but still behind what many Android rivals offer.- Ends
