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Tom's Guide
23-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
iPhone 17 colors just leaked — Apple could bring this popular option back
Perhaps the most important iPhone 17 spec of all is the list of available colors, and Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital has just claimed what one of them could be. Apparently, we should look out for a purple iPhone 17, or more specifically, a lavender one. FFD says in a later comment that black and gray will also be available, which covers at least half of the color options that we might expect for the new iPhone. Previously, leaker MajinBu said that Apple was choosing between purple and green for the basic iPhone, so it seems Apple's made its final choice. We'd assume that this specific lavender color won't be offered on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, as Apple normally gives its Pro models unique, matte-textured color options. We've heard a separate rumor about Apple giving this year's Pro models a Sky Blue option like the latest MacBook Air. It's possible that the iPhone 17 Air will be available in lavender too, as it's thought to be the replacement of the iPhone 16 Plus, which shares the color options as the iPhone 16. But as it's a new flavor of iPhone — slimmer and lighter than other recent models — Apple could give it some unique color options to emphasize the difference. So, with three alleged colors given in this leak, it has had us wondering what other colors Apple could offer for the iPhone 17. And we've got a few ideas. Currently, the Ultramarine color option for the iPhone is close to purple, although strictly it's a kind of blue. We'd assume that this would disappear due to the similarity with the alleged lavender option. By the same token, the black and gray options also mentioned in the leak could be the replacement for the black and white options for the iPhone 16. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. We'd expect the iPhone 17 to come in two or more brighter color options aside from the alleged lavender option. Given that Apple seems to like rotating through its brighter iPhone color options from year to year, that could mean either of the iPhone 16's teal and pink options (or even both) could disappear, perhaps in favor of yellow or green, colors that were offered for the iPhone 15 but not the iPhone 16. None of this will likely be confirmed until Apple actually announces the iPhone 17 series. We'd expect that to happen in September, historically Apple's favored iPhone launch month, but until then, our iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max hubs will keep you up to date on the rumors that emerge.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
iPhone 17 tipped to feature 120Hz display, but without ProMotion tech: Details
Apple has featured a ProMotion display on its Pro model iPhones since the iPhone 13 Pro. However, since then, it has remained a feature limited to the Pro models. No standard models have gained access to ProMotion, not even the Plus variants. This is widely expected to change with the iPhone 17 series, with multiple reports claiming the same. However, the real benefit of ProMotion displays is the variable refresh rate, which adjusts the refresh rate according to different content forms in order to be more efficient. Nevertheless, it could be possible that the standard iPhone model may not get a ProMotion display, despite getting a high refresh rate screen. This was tipped by Fixed Focus Digital, a tipster known for Apple-related predictions, stating what we know so far. The tipster posted on China's Weibo that the iPhone 17 standard model display is going to be an ordinary 120Hz screen and not feature a ProMotion adaptive refresh rate (facilitated by LTPO display tech). According to this claim, it would mean that Apple's ProMotion display features, like the smart adaptive refresh rate which adjusts the refresh rate according to the content you are displaying and can change the refresh rate to even single-digit levels, may not make it to the iPhone 17 standard model. In real terms, this could mean that the iPhone 17 could have a limited refresh rate range instead of the LTPO technology that the Pro models may feature. All in all, the display will be smooth if it is 120Hz, but it could lack the efficiency that the Pro models may feature. The iPhone 17 series, including the standard models, is expected to launch in September. There is also going to be a new addition to the lineup, according to reports. It could be called the iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to replace the iPhone 16 Plus from the previous year, as no Plus model is expected this year. As for what to expect, Apple may bundle iOS 26 with these models, as the company is expected to undergo a major naming change, with Apple anticipated to switch to year numbers for its software.
India Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
iPhone 17 Air tipped to get 120Hz display but without ProMotion technology
Apple's iPhone 17 series is generating a lot of buzz, particularly around the possible upgrade in display technology. For years, Apple has reserved its high-refresh-rate ProMotion displays for its "Pro" models, leaving standard iPhones with the more conventional 60Hz screens. However, rumours suggest that this year the base model and the rumoured iPhone 17 Air — will finally get 120Hz displays. But there's a catch: these displays may not include Apple's ProMotion recent leak hints that this highly anticipated 120Hz upgrade might come with a key distinction for the non-Pro models. According to a recent Weibo post by Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital, the iPhone 17 and the rumoured iPhone 17 Air are indeed expected to feature 120Hz displays, but they may not offer the full ProMotion new leak somewhat contradicts earlier claims that anticipated a full ProMotion rollout across the entire iPhone 17 family. Additionally, there are no solid reports mentioning whether Apple plans to bring 120Hz to the budget-oriented 'iPhone 17e' model, which is expected to arrive in early 2026 and may retain a 60Hz panel. Nevertheless, consistent leaks from various sources strongly suggest that Apple is indeed moving away from the 60Hz standard for its base what is the difference between a regular 120Hz display and 120Hz with ProMotion? Apple's ProMotion technology, currently exclusive to the Pro models, does not just offer a peak refresh rate of 120Hz. It is an adaptive system that can dynamically scale down the refresh rate to as low as 1Hz when viewing static content, like an image or text. This dynamic scaling improves power efficiency and enables features such as the Always-On Display, found on iPhone Pro ProMotion, the 120Hz displays on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will likely operate with a fixed or limited refresh range. That means the refresh rate could switch between a few set options — like 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz — rather than the seamless, granular adjustments of the LTPO panels used on Pro models. So, while users could get smoother scrolling and animations, the displays may lack the advanced power-saving and dynamic frame rate adjustments that ProMotion brings to the 17 series expected launch date The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to debut this September, possibly around the second week, with official sales going live a few days after launch. This year, Apple is expected to launch four iPhones — as it has done for the past few years. However, the fourth iPhone could be a new addition, consisting of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the Plus variant and offer a slimmer iPhone with Pro-level the iPhone 17 is rumoured to run on Apple's A18 chip — or possibly the new A19 — while the Air model could feature a more powerful A19 chip. The Pro variants are tipped to run the A19 Pro chipset.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air display tipped: Expected to come with 120Hz ProMotion displays, A18 chip, and more
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air display tipped: Reports that the conventional iPhone 17 and the new iPhone 17 Air may have 120Hz screens are creating excitement over Apple's impending iPhone 17 series. ProMotion technology, which provides adjustable refresh rates for more fluid performance and improved battery economy, may not be present in some models. Apple's display strategy may undergo a dramatic change as a result of this discovery, reducing the difference between the regular and Pro versions. Customers are anxious to see how these reported modifications will affect the user experience and whether they represent a shift in Apple's smartphone lineup as excitement mounts for the anticipated September 2025 debut. iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air expected launch timeline Apple usually follows a consistent launch schedule, and the iPhone 17 base model is expected to be revealed between September 11-13, 2025. Pre-orders could begin immediately after the official unveiling, and if Apple sticks to its traditional timeline, the iPhone 17 series may go on sale around September 19, 2025. iPhone 17 and 17 Air display leaks Chinese source Fixed Focus Digital has revealed that Apple's next iPhone series, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air, may have improved 120Hz screens without ProMotion technology. This limits the non-Pro models' capacity to dynamically scale screen refresh based on usage because they won't support adaptive refresh rates. Since its introduction with the iPhone 13 Pro series, ProMotion has only been available on iPhone Pro devices. It gives the display the ability to switch between 1Hz and 120Hz, which improves responsiveness, scrolling speed, and battery life, particularly when reading or using Always-On Display mode. Divergent reports regarding display enhancements Ross Young, an analyst for the display market, has previously predicted that Apple would implement ProMotion for all four iPhone 17 models. These predictions had been confirmed by a number of sources, suggesting that the regular iPhones would see a significant improvement in display quality. The most recent report, however, suggests that the iPhone 17 and 17 Air would have "normal 120Hz screens," devoid of ProMotion's dynamic features. On the other hand, full ProMotion functionality is still anticipated to be supported by the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Also Read: WWDC 2025 happening next week: Here are the 16 expected features iOS 19 will bring to all the iPhone users The A18 chip may power the regular iPhone 17 series, whereas the more sophisticated A19 chip may power the 17 Air. The A19 Pro chip is expected to power the most expensive Pro versions. If the rumour is accurate, Apple might stick to its long-standing policy of saving ProMotion and other high-end technologies for its Pro devices, making the lower models marginally more reasonably priced while still providing tiny improvements. Even as it improves the base iPhones to 120Hz panels, Apple might still use display attributes to distinguish between its Pro and non-Pro models if these leaks are accurate. The absence of ProMotion may restrict sophisticated features like variable refresh rate and always-on display, even though the iPhone 17 and 17 Air may have smoother graphics than their predecessors. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
Forbes
03-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air To Have 1 Serious Let-Down, Report Says
Apple's 2025 crop of iPhones will have many innovations, it seems, but one element, the display on two of the iPhones, won't be the ProMotion screen many users have been hoping for. Apple iPhone 16 — the display technology looks like it's changing for the iPhone 17, but how, ... More exactly? That's the news from a leaker called Fixed Focus Digital, whose Weibo predictions have included some strong hits and a few misses — so they may yet be proved wrong. Since 2021, Apple's Pro iPhone models have included what's called a ProMotion display, that is, a screen with a much faster refresh rate than the regular iPhone: 120Hz instead of 60Hz. This faster refresh means the screen looks smoother when you're scrolling fast down a menu, for instance. Several reports have claimed that the next iPhone 17 and the slim phone thought to be called the iPhone 17 Air could finally transition to ProMotion displays. And a recent report on screen sizes seemed to suggest this could be the case. However, the latest Weibo post flatly contradicts this. Talking about the iPhone 17 series display refresh rate, 'just a normal 120hz screen, but not ProMotion adaptive refresh rate,' they said. Well, a bump up to 120Hz would give that smooth scrolling effect, so this is still definitely a step forward. However, ProMotion has a dynamic refresh rate, meaning the iPhone's battery life can be preserved when there's static content on the display, for instance, and the refresh rate is dialed right down to 1Hz. It's this capability which also enables the always-on display that's such a crowd-pleaser on the iPhone 16 Pro and other Pro models, for instance. ProMotion is also what enables StandBy, where an iPhone being charged in horizontal orientation can show a clock, for instance, overnight. Without ProMotion, even with a 120Hz display, that clock would only show for a few seconds rather than all night long. So, where does that leave us? Cautiously optimistic, I'd say, because other analysts, including the well-regarded Ross Young from of Display Supply Chain Consultants, have previously predicted that ProMotion would come to every iPhone 17 handset. Fixed Focus Digital doesn't have a perfect track record, so there's room to hope.
