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CNET
3 days ago
- CNET
iPhone 17 Pro: Every New Feature We Know
Key takeaways: The rumored iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be released in early September. The Pro is rumored to be getting a scratch-resistant antireflective display. Colors could include black, silver, dark blue and orange. The new iPhone is likely just a couple of months away from release, and rumors about an iPhone 17 Pro have been ramping up. Although whispers about an ultrathin iPhone 17 Air have hogged a lot of the attention, the Pro models tend to include more upgraded features. In addition to a surprising new color, rumors tout an A19 Pro chip and a 48-megapixel telephoto lens. And rumors also have it that the Pro could get the much-coveted scratch-resistant antireflective display (more on all that later). And though timelines and details have remained squishy, US President Donald Trump's tariffs still loom large amid the anticipation of the rumored iPhone 17. Each day brings more uncertainty about how much tariffs could raise the price of an iPhone, including a 25% tariff that Trump targeted at Apple after it announced US iPhone manufacturing would move to India -- not the US -- to avoid Chinese tariffs. Apple hasn't announced anything or confirmed any rumors, and we likely won't find out for sure until the next iPhone officially comes out. Until then, we're tracking all the biggest leaks and rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro and sharing what we've heard so far. Read more: 5 iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors Are Making Me Rethink My Next Upgrade Watch this: iPhone SE 4 vs. iPhone 17 Air Rumors: Does Size Matter Over Cost? 06:50 iPhone 17 Pro's rumored camera bump redesign and 48MP telephoto lens 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. 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 this video on YouTube (Apple filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser, featured in this video, over leaks about the iOS26): Both showed horizontal camera bars for the iPhone 17 Pro models that keep the stacked lens layout. 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 -- wide-angle, ultrawide and telephoto -- would be 48 megapixels. And as for your selfies, analyst Jeff Pu reports that the front-facing camera will be upgraded from 12 megapixels on the iPhone 16 to 24 megapixels on all iPhone 17 models. Front Page Tech reported in April that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max may also add a built-in video feature that allows you to record with the front and rear cameras simultaneously. The feature would let you overlay a shot of your face over an outward-facing video. Read more: iPhone 17 Cameras Might Get Improved Video Skills. As a Creator, I'm Excited Pro displays could get antireflective upgrade On July 16, MacRumors cited a "reliable source" in reporting that the Pro and Pro Max could get a scratch-resistant antireflective display, reversing itself on previous reports that Apple had to scrap plans due to scaling issues. If the latest rumor proves true, the upgrade from Apple's Ceramic Shield display could prove an enticing feature for the Pro and Pro Max. CNET Managing Editor Patrick Holland, who's been reviewing phones for CNET since 2016, called the antireflective display one of the best attributes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Apple Insider reported in May that the iPhone 17 could get a larger display than the iPhone 16. 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. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to continue with a 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display, respectively, similar to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Rumored design changes for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max The latest rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max design include colorful developments and a new frame composition. Orange among the Pro color lineup 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. But on July 14, Bu posted that Apple is ditching sky blue for the Pro Models, with only the rumored iPhone Air claiming the hue. Then on July 17, Bu posted on X a photo of Pro mockups in four colors: black silver dark blue orange Digital blogger Weibo later said that one of the colors is "related to the liquid glass design of iOS 26," saying it would be white but with different visual effects depending on which light it was in. 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. The Pro models have traditionally featured more muted colors, so the prospect of an orange or glass-inspired color could offer an exciting new look for the Pro. Apple logo moving lower The Apple logo on the back of the phone may be moving lower on the Pro models, as shown in a Bu post on X of an iPhone 17 mockup: The change in location is reportedly coming to make room for the larger camera bump design. Improved audio quality On June 2, wccftech, said the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max would get longer earpieces, citing a post on X from @duanrui1205. In theory, that could signal improved audio clarity. At the Worldwide Developers Conference later in June, Apple said audio quality will improve with software updates in AirPods with H2 chipsets. CNET got to learn firsthand how Apple tests, calibrates and tunes the audio (and video) on an iPhone. Additional improvements in audio quality could potentially elevate an already impressive feature. More RAM for iPhone 17 lineup 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. Aluminum frames for all, except Air There's been plenty of discussion about whether the iPhone 17 Pro will ditch its titanium alloy frame for an aluminum one. In February, MacRumors said Pu predicted that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will have all aluminum frames or potentially part glass, part aluminum for better durability. The iPhone 17 Air would stick with Apple's current titanium frame -- or possibly a mix of titanium and aluminum. Dynamic Island size in question Pu predicted in May that all iPhone 17 models will use a new metalens technology for the proximity sensor, which could result in a smaller Face ID sensor and Dynamic Island, according to a report by 9to5Mac. However, Pu's report contradicts Kuo, who said that the iPhone 17's Dynamic Island would remain "largely unchanged" compared to the iPhone 16. Dimensions According to a report by 9to5Mac in May, the iPhone 17 Pro line may be thicker, 8.725mm, compared with the iPhone 16 Pro, which clocks in at 8.25mm thick. That larger size could potentially make room for more battery. In a post on X on July 11, Majin Bu showed a video of a case for a thicker iPhone 17 Pro model, with the design likely based on the iPhone 17 Pro's rumored dimensions: New A19 Pro chip could improve performance There's been some back and forth about the chip for the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup, but rumors have consistently given the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max the A19 Pro chip. More recently, MacRumors reported that a Weibo account known as Fixed Focus Digital said the iPhone 17 Air will also come with an A19 Pro chip, like the Pro models. But the Air would have a 5-core GPU, according to the rumor, whereas the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max would get a 6-core GPU. An upgraded GPU could improve graphics and video rendering. Battery life could get a big boost What good is a new phone if it doesn't last all day, right? The iPhone 17 Pro Max will get the biggest ever battery in an iPhone, the Weibo leaker known as Instant Digital said in a post on X, as reported by MacRumors. However, the site noted Instant Digital's spotty record with Apple rumors. If the Pro's dimensions are identical to the Pro Max's, as they're rumored to be, it stands to reason that the Pro could get the bigger battery, too. And Majin Bu posted on July 3 that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will feature a vapor chamber cooling system, which could help prevent the bigger battery from overheating. iPhone 17 Pro release date expected in September In the past several years, Apple has consistently announced its new phones on the first Tuesday of September after Labor Day. However, the first Tuesday is the day after Labor Day in 2025, so that could push the date for the iPhone event to Wednesday, Sept. 3 or Tuesday, Sept. 9. That would mean a release date of Sept. 12 or 19. This likely will 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. Based on the expected announcement on Sept. 3 or 9, the preorder date could be either Sept. 5 or 12. Tariffs could raise the price, but there are other factors 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 Pro. Apple, which says it 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). Holland 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: Thinking About Buying a New iPhone? Here's Why You Should Wait 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.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
The best iPhone 17 display feature is still coming, despite reports to the contrary
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. As excited as we are about the upcoming iPhone 17 colors, there's something far more important we should be watching out for: Whether Apple is finally going to improve the display on its next generation of smartphones. Don't get me wrong, Apple offers one of the best screens available on any device. However, while it has become more fall-resistant over the years, it has also continued to struggle with abrasions and scratches. That's why a report suggesting Apple was working on a new scratch-resistant anti-reflective display layer for the upcoming iPhone 17 models had me so excited. Unfortunately, this rumor was later debunked as Apple wasn't satisfied with the results it achieved. Today's Top Deals XGIMI Prime Day deals feature the new MoGo 4 and up to 42% off smart projectors Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Best Ring Video Doorbell deals Fortunately, MacRumors says Apple suppliers were actually able to achieve a 'high enough yield on the anti-reflective glass to support mass production.' According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple plans to add this scratch-resistant anti-reflective display to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. With that, we could see a less reflective and yet scratch-resistant display coming to Apple's best phones, something Samsung did with the new S25 generation. While it doesn't look like Apple will use the Gorilla Glass Armor technology, it seems the company was able to get something similar. In Gorilla Glass's case, it's able to cut down on reflection by up to 75% while improving contrast in bright lighting conditions. While this feature isn't coming to the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air models, Apple might finally add ProMotion and Always-On Display technologies to these devices, even though some rumors suggest Apple might offer a fixed higher refresh rate for these models. That said, the company has several new improvements expected for the iPhone 17 display, with even more coming in the following years, including a smaller Dynamic Island and, eventually, an all-display design with the Face ID and camera sensors underneath the panel. Don't Miss: Today's deals: Nintendo Switch games, $5 smart plugs, $150 Vizio soundbar, $100 Beats Pill speaker, more More Top Deals Memorial Day security camera deals: Reolink's unbeatable sale has prices from $29.98 See the
Digital Trends
5 days ago
- Digital Trends
iPhone 17 Pro display might be a little tougher after all
Early rumors 'cancelling' Apple's new display tech look to have been reversed What's happened? The iPhone 17 Pro range looks set to pack a less reflective, more scratch-resistant display when launched later this year. The technology was reportedly scrapped around May this year due to production issues, but these have now been resolved by Apple's suppliers. Macrumors is reporting that new screen technology, which was first tipped in 2024, is only coming to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, meaning the iPhone 17 and 17 Air will miss out. Recommended Videos This is important because other rivals, such as Samsung, have come out with new anti-reflective layers on smartphones such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This phone uses the new Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 to make screens 75% less reflective in bright sunlight. This new tech from Apple will make the new iPhone Pro range more durable compared to Ceramic Shield, Apple's previous robust glass-ceramic material, used on recent smartphones from Apple. Why else do I need to know? Apple debuted its Ceramic Shield on the iPhone 12 range in 2020, but was used on all models, not just the Pro and Pro Max. The new supplier for this tech is unknown, although Corning manufactured the Ceramic Shield. Using the more durable layer on Pro range would help Apple justify the premium price tag of its new higher-end phones. While smartphones screens are much more visible in bright sunlight, compared to early models, the new tech would still be a strong reason to upgrade. Making displays less reflective can cause images on the screen to look less vibrant, so it will be interesting to see how Apple overcomes this. OK, what's next? It's almost certain that Apple will debut the new iPhone range in early September this year. The new Pro models are also set to include and improved 12GB of RAM and a high-end 48MP telephoto lens (meaning all three rear cameras would pack this resolution), as well as a rectangular camera bump to house the lenses.
Phone Arena
6 days ago
- Phone Arena
Apple's Pro phones may soon catch up to Samsung in one key display area
Referential image of a supposed dummy unit of an iPhone 17 Pro. | Image credit — Majin Bu Apple may be ready to introduce an upgraded display layer for its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models. According to a new report, the company has resolved production issues that previously held back a new scratch resistant, anti-reflective screen iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are now expected to include this advanced display coating, while the standard iPhone 17 and rumored iPhone 17 Air will not. The coating is said to reduce reflections and improve scratch resistance compared to the current Ceramic Shield protection. Apple first explored this new anti-reflective display layer in 2024, but early attempts to bring it to production ran into problems. Applying the coating was slowing down manufacturing lines, raising concerns about yield rates and delays. At the time, it seemed like the feature might be scrapped. However, Apple's suppliers have reportedly improved the process and are now able to scale it for mass production. The current generation of iPhones already includes a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and the Ceramic Shield glass layer that Apple co-developed with Corning. However, Apple has not prioritized reducing reflections on the iPhone as much as it has for its iPads or Macs, which have received anti-reflective display treatments in recent years. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (bottom) vs iPhone 15 (top) display differences. | Image credit — Ice Universe via X If this new screen technology does launch as expected, it would bring the iPhone closer to what Samsung already offers. The latest Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra, feature Gorilla Glass Armor, a new cover material that reduces glare by up to 75 percent while also improving scratch resistance. In our coverage of the Galaxy lineup, we noted how this change noticeably improves readability in sunlight. Given the rising interest in display durability and outdoor visibility, Apple's move to introduce an anti-reflective, scratch resistant coating could be seen as both a design and performance upgrade. Still, it is telling that only the Pro models are expected to receive the enhancement. Personally, I feel like this is another way Apple is continuing to separate the Pro models from the standard ones. While the improved screen could genuinely help with everyday usability, users who prefer the base model may once again feel left out of key hardware upgrades. That said, if Apple pulls this off without disrupting production, it might set a new standard for high-end smartphone displays. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
