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CNET
04-08-2025
- CNET
iPhone 17: Every New Feature We Know
Key takeaways: The iPhone 17 could feature a redesigned camera bump, though it may not be as drastic a difference as the Pro models. A higher refresh rate could be coming to the full lineup, potentially enabling the baseline iPhone to have an always-on display. Prices remain uncertain with tariffs, but they'll likely go up, given it's been years since Apple raised the price of the iPhone. The anticipated reveal of Apple's newest iPhone is just around the corner. For months now, rumors have been swirling about what the upcoming device, likely called the iPhone 17, could look like, from a redesigned camera module to fresh colors and a higher refresh rate. The phone is expected to debut in early September, although Apple hasn't confirmed anything yet. You can also check out our rumors on the iPhone 17 Pro and the thinner iPhone 17 Air. Perhaps the biggest looming question is whether iPhones could get pricier, especially with tariffs. President Donald Trump has said Apple will have to pay a 25% tariff on iPhones made outside the US. This would almost certainly lead to a price hike for consumers. We'll have to wait to see how Apple responds and if shoppers really do end up shouldering that extra cost. But even without tariffs, the iPhone may be due for a markup, as it's been years since Apple raised prices on its handsets. Here's everything analysts and leakers predict about the baseline iPhone 17. See also: Thinking About Buying a New iPhone? Here's Why You Should Wait Camera bump redesign James Martin/CNET It's not an iPhone release without a camera upgrade, and there have been plenty of rumors about what the camera module could look like on Apple's upcoming phones. In January, a leaked image from Majin Bu on X suggested the phone could feature a pill-shaped camera bar, essentially resembling what you'd find on Google's Pixel 9 phone. In February, Bu followed up with CAD renders of what's said to be the iPhone 17 lineup, featuring horizontal camera bars, as well as larger rectangular bars on the iPhone 17 Pro models. In April, Bloomberg reported the "iPhone 17 Pro will look a lot more like the 16 Pro than anticipated," adding, "From the front, the 17 Pro will appear quite similar to the 16 Pro. It's the back camera that will look meaningfully different." The latest rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Pro's three-lens camera arrangement will be maintained but will sit on a new panel that stretches across the phone's width and is the same color as the rest of the phone. Later in April, Bu again posted an image of the purported iPhone 17 lineup, showing those wider camera bars with the stacked lenses still configured to the left. Not until next year, for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, will Apple be "preparing a major shake-up" for the phone's design, Bloomberg says. That includes a (long-rumored) foldable version and a "bold new Pro model that makes more extensive use of glass." Another camera-related rumor is that the selfie camera on all iPhone 17 models will be upgraded to 24 megapixels, according to analyst Jeff Pu. That's a decent bump from the current 12-megapixel front-facing camera on the iPhone 16 lineup, although it's important to remember that more megapixels don't automatically mean better photos. Still, given how much people increasingly rely on their front cameras to snap selfies and record videos for TikTok and Instagram, this surely will be a welcome advancement. Watch this: iPhone 17 Rumors: What Analysts Say Apple Is Doing Next 04:06 iPhone 17 display upgrade Rumor has it that all models of the iPhone 17 will feature a 120Hz display, bumping the non-Pro models up from their current 60Hz refresh rate. That could be a welcome change, as the discrepancy between the Pro and non-Pro refresh rate is surprising; when Apple debuted the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with a 60Hz display, there was a bit of an outcry from folks who expected more in 2024. This rumored update could remedy that -- and possibly bring the always-on display to the baseline model. There's been a lot of back-and-forth about whether the latest iPhones will have a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective display. A July report from MacRumors suggests that feature will in fact be arriving on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, just not the baseline iPhone 17 or the Air. This would make the Pro models the first iPhones with an anti-reflective screen, giving them a feature that CNET's Patrick Holland deemed one of the best attributes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. There also have been contradictory reports on whether the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 17 lineup will look any different. In May, Pu said all iPhone 17 models will use a new metalens technology for the proximity sensor, which could allow Apple to reduce the size of the Face ID sensor and the Dynamic Island, according to 9to5Mac. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, on the other hand, said in January that the Dynamic Island would remain "largely unchanged" in the iPhone 17 lineup compared to the iPhone 16. We'll have to see what ends up being true. Rumors on what frames the iPhone 17 lineup will feature have gone back and forth. In February, Pu suggested the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will all have aluminum frames. He noted that the iPhone 17 Air could be the outlier with a titanium frame. New chipset In May, Pu noted the iPhone 17 would have the same A18 chip used in the iPhone 16, while the iPhone 17 Air and Pro models will feature an A19 chip. It's possible the phones could also include the Apple-developed 5G modem, called the C1 chip, which debuted on the iPhone 16E. In February, Kuo noted Apple will swap out Broadcom's Wi-Fi chips for in-house chips across the iPhone 17 lineup, stating this would "enhance connectivity across Apple devices." It's not yet clear what exactly this would mean, but it would be interesting if Apple's C1 chip was also accompanied by its own Wi-Fi chip. iPhone 17 battery So far, rumors suggest only the pricer iPhone 17 Pro Max could get a bigger battery, according to Ice Universe. The leaker says the top-of-the-line phone could go from 8.25mm on the iPhone 16 Pro Max to 8.725mm on the iPhone 17 Pro Max as a result. In addition, leaker Instant Digital suggests the high-end phone could have about a 5,000 mAh battery, a notable increase over the 4,685 mAh on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, according to third-party tests. But that doesn't mean the baseline version won't get any boost. Even if battery capacity stays the same (which it may not), the AI-powered Adaptive Power feature arriving with iOS 26 can help extend battery life. The feature automatically adjusts your iPhone's performance based on how you're using it at the moment, according to Apple. This could especially be helpful with the slimmer iPhone 17 Air, which will likely also have a thinner battery. iOS 26 brings a fresh look Apple has revamped its mobile operating system with iOS 26 (not iOS 19), which is named after the last two digits of the upcoming year. And with iPadOS, MacOS, WatchOS, TVOS and VisionOS following the same naming convention, the move is designed to bring more uniformity -- naming-wise and appearance-wise -- across the operating systems. The new Liquid Glass interface brings a more transparent, lens-like look to the iPhone and other Apple devices. With iOS 26, the Camera app also adopts a more minimalistic design and Photos once again makes it easier to find your albums by adding separate tabs for your Library and Collections, instead of forcing you to scroll through a single cluttered screen. Updates to Messages include being able to add backgrounds to chat windows and create polls in group chats, and a new screening tool can better detect spam texts and move messages from unknown senders to a dedicated folder. You can read more about iOS 26 features here. In April, tipster Digital Chat Station noted that given the use of Apple Intelligence and AI on a "large scale," the iPhone 17 lineup will come with 12GB of RAM, instead of the current 8GB. Kuo noted the iPhone 17 Air and Pro models would sport that increased 12GB of RAM, but that Apple was still deciding whether to equip the baseline model with 8GB or 12GB of RAM. In May, Pu noted the baseline would remain at 8GB. Price and release date We expect the iPhone 17 to become available in September although it's not yet clear exactly when, as Apple hasn't confirmed anything. Historically, Apple has unveiled its new iPhones on the first Tuesday of September after Labor Day. However, the first Tuesday in 2025 is the day after Labor Day so it's possible Apple could either push its iPhone event to Wednesday, Sept. 3, or hold it the following week on Tuesday, Sept. 9. That would mean the phones could then become available on either Sept. 12 or 19. Preorders would kick off a week before general availability, on either Sept. 5 or 12. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said that the new iPhone announcement should come Sept. 9 or 10. Price is also a big unknown. Jefferies analyst Edison Lee has said the iPhone 17 Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will get a $50 price increase to offset tariffs and the higher cost of components, but didn't mention the baseline iPhone 17. If that's true, the starting prices for the full lineup could be: iPhone 17: $829 iPhone 17 Air: $979 iPhone 17 Pro: $1,049 iPhone 17 Pro Max: $1,249 Regardless of higher component costs or tariffs, the iPhone is overdue for a price increase, because the last price hike was five years ago. The latest rumors suggest the iPhone 17 could be available in black, blue, silver, purple and green. We'll continue to update this piece as more rumors surface so be sure to follow along.
Phone Arena
14-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Leaked case for iPhone 17 Pro again hints at a change you'll definitely notice
iPhone 17 Pro. | Image by Majin Bu As the iPhone 17 series launch gets closer, leaks are popping up more and more. We have already got a good idea about the color options, what tweaks are coming to the Dynamic Island and if you've been following the buzz, you probably know the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are set for a big design of the most talked-about changes is that massive camera bump on the back. Now, new photos have surfaced showing MagSafe cases for the iPhone 17 series and the ones for the Pro models reveal something new compared to what we've seen before. These images show a frosted MagSafe case with an open magnetic ring – designed to highlight the rumored new Apple logo placement on the Pro models. For comparison, there is a photo of the old full-circle MagSafe design, too, which really highlights the difference. You can clearly see that the new MagSafe design has a visible gap between the circle and the vertical line. | Image credit – Majin Bu The current MagSafe setup features a full circle above the vertical dash, but the new one has a gap, probably to make room for the Apple logo's new spot. Still, keep in mind, these are all leaks and rumors, even if they are from usually reliable sources. Apple could still surprise us with a cleaner, more polished look for the final iPhone 17 Pro models and hopefully, that's the case! Design aside, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are shaping up to be serious upgrades. A new 48 MP periscope telephoto lens is reportedly coming, which could mean up to 10x lossless zoom and a big step forward in low-light and long-range photography. That is a huge leap from the 12 MP snapper on the current Pro models. Selfie lovers have a reason to get excited, too – Apple is reportedly planning a big upgrade to the front-facing camera across the entire iPhone 17 lineup. According to recent reports, the company might double the resolution from 12 MP to 24 MP. That means the upcoming iPhones should deliver sharper selfies and cleaner video calls. iPhone 17 Pro: 10 new features Apple might introduce this year And it is one of those features that has been available on rival Android phones like the flagship Galaxy phones for quite a while, so seeing Apple catch up is a big deal. And of course, with Apple Intelligence and AI in general, RAM matters more than ever. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to be the first iPhones with 12 GB of RAM. That should make for smoother multitasking and a better AI experience across the board. If you want to dive even deeper into what is coming with the iPhone 17 series, be sure to check out our latest comparisons to see if these upgrades make it worth the switch: Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Phone Arena
11-07-2025
- Phone Arena
iPhone 17 Pro hands-on images leak, showing all design changes
The biggest iPhone redesign in a decade is happening this September—the iPhone 17 will bring a completely redesigned back with a huge camera bump (more like a camera shelf) and other small tweaks to the position of the Apple logo as well. There's been a steady stream of leaks in the past couple of weeks, including iPhone 17 Pro renders and dummy units, and today we have another portion of those, focused on what appears to be the iPhone 17 Pro. The images were posted by prolific leaker Majin Bu on his X account and show the iPhone 17 Pro's back and side. Now, given the unit in the pictures was switched off, and also judging by the way the person holds the device (just pinching it with two fingers, as it has no weight whatsoever), we could deduce that we're talking about another dummy dummies are just hollow replicas with no electronics inside, but they're the same size and have the same button placement as the real can see once again how this camera bump looks (some call it "visor"). The interesting thing is that the actual position of the three cameras is the same as the one in the iPhone 16 Pro; it's just the surrounding aesthetics that have changed. Another potential change that's kind of corroborated by this recent leak is the repositioning of the Apple logo. It's now in the center of the portion of the phone below the camera, and even though it looks okay on this dummy, putting a MagSafe case on top makes it a bit weird and offset. The iPhone 17 Pro looks strange with the new logo position | Image by Majin Bu We've already seen very similar hands-on images from the same leaker, showing the iPhone 17 Pro in black. Apart from the design, not much is known at the moment about the iPhone 17 hardware and specs. The latest information suggests that Apple might use BOE displays for its iPhone 17 lineup, although the rumor says that the Chinese manufacturers will produce displays for iPhones meant to be sold in China. Further down the specs sheet, we expect thinner bezels, a faster refresh rate for the non-pro iPhones (finally getting 120 Hz), and a new selfie camera. What do you think about the iPhone 17 Pro design? Do you like the new camera bump? Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
