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Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
Apple tipped to bring two major display upgrades to iPhone 17 series in September: All you need to know
With just two months left for the iPhone 17 series launch, the rumour mills are in full swing, anticipating the new features lined up for Apple's upcoming flagship models. While many details about the iPhone 17 variants have already leaked, a new report suggests Apple is planning two significant upgrades for the display of its flagship lineup. According to tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) on Weibo, these two upgrades will set the iPhone 17 series apart from its predecessor. The first is the addition of even thinner bezels across the lineup. Last year, Apple stated that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max featured the thinnest bezels on any Apple product. Now, the company is reportedly bringing these thinner bezels to the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air models as well. Notably, Apple is rumoured to remove the Plus variant from its lineup this year in favour of the new, thin and light iPhone 17 Air. The second upgrade tipped for the iPhone 17 series is a new Dynamic Island interface. While the tipster did not elaborate on the differences, a MacRumors report suggests Apple could introduce software-level changes to Dynamic Island on the iPhone 17 series with iOS 26. Previous rumours have also hinted at a smaller Dynamic Island cutout, although it remains uncertain whether Apple will be able to implement this hardware improvement in time for the September launch. Earlier leaks have suggested that the iPhone 17 could receive its biggest display upgrade in years. The base variant may see its display size increase from 6.1 inches on the iPhone 16 to 6.3 inches on the iPhone 17. Additionally, Apple is expected to improve the refresh rate from 60Hz to 90Hz on the base model, while retaining the 120Hz display exclusively for the Pro models. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro variants could finally receive an anti-reflective coating on the Pro and Pro Max models, similar to the protection offered on the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Phone Arena
4 days ago
- Phone Arena
Changes to iPhone feature this year and next could finally allow it to reach its potential
Reputable leaker Digital Chat Station (DCS) posted on Weibo, the Chinese social media platform, some information about the displays that will be found on the upcoming iPhone 17 series. If you think that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max sport the thinnest bezels ever seen on any device released by Apple, you'd be right. That includes, of course, previous iPhone models. According to DCS, super-thin bezels will no longer be a staple of just the iPhone Pro models. Starting this year, super-thin bezels will be found on Pro and non-Pro models according to the leaker. That means that you might see expect to see them on the iPhone 17 , iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The leaker also says that the iPhone 17 models will feature a new UI for the Dynamic Island. Weibo post made by leaker Digital Chat Station, | Image credit-Weibo Earlier this month, DCS also made some comments about the possibility of Apple making changes to the Dynamic Island's interface. There seems to be some difficulty getting leakers to be more precise about what changes will be coming to the Dynamic Island. The feature turned quite a few heads-mine included-when itwas introduced by Apple in September 2022. Since being released on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max displays, the Dynamic Island is now available on Pro and non-Pro versions of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 lines. There has been speculation about Apple reducing the size of the Dynamic Island. Apple not only has to decide whether or not to shrink the footprint of the Dynamic Island, but it has to decide when this will take place if it decides to do so. Some expect Apple to make this change as soon as this year with the iPhone 17 series, or wait until next year with the iPhone 18 line.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
7 biggest iPhone 17 design changes rumored for Apple's 2025 lineup
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. In just a few months from now, Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series. After a year of rumors and gossip from all over the world, there are still contradictory reports and last-minute leaks that are leaving us with some suspense ahead of the official reveal. Whatever the case, there are plenty of reasons to expect major design changes on the iPhone 17. These are the biggest rumored changes we're anticipating. 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 Dynamic Island changes This is the most controversial rumor so far. While at first it was expected that Apple would make the Dynamic Island smaller for the iPhone 17 Pro models, display analyst Ross Young says the company won't make changes to this year's models, as the iPhone maker has no plans add Face ID components under the display. Now, Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple will introduce a redesigned Dynamic Island on every iPhone 17 model. At the moment, it's unclear what the new design would look like. However, it seems these might be software changes instead of the actual hardware. Bigger iPhone 17 models Following the slight increase in the size of the displays on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, rumors suggest the iPhone 17 will feature a 6.3-inch display, and the iPhone 17 Air will feature a 6.6-inch screen. While a Plus model would've had a 6.9-inch screen size comparable to the current Pro Max size, it seems Apple decided to make this ultra-thin device slightly smaller. Thinner bezels Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station also believes all iPhone 17 models will have bezels as thin as the ones on the iPhone 16 Pro models. However, it's unclear if Apple plans to offer the same display technologies on the 17 Pro and base models. ProMotion and Always-On Display For the first time since Apple added ProMotion and Always-On Display technologies to the Pro models, Apple plans to add these features to the base model. Some rumors suggest only ProMotion will make its way to the iPhone 17 instead of AOD, or that Apple plans to add a higher static refresh rate to the base model. Still, it seems Apple might not consider these technologies worthy of being exclusive to the Pro models, as it uses other features to differentiate the devices. New materials Apple is reportedly planning to change the materials it uses for different iPhone models. According to the latest rumors, this is what's coming to the new iPhones: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max: Aluminum finish with glass. iPhone 17 Air: Titanium and glass. If these rumors are accurate, it would mean the breaking of a pattern introduced with the iPhone X, which is when the higher-end iPhone started having a more 'premium' finish while the base models would have a simpler one. We'll have to wait to see how Apple is going to explain these changes. After all, if the company regretted using titanium, it wouldn't continue to use it on the iPhone 17 Air. Camera bar Forget about the cooktop-like design on the iPhone Pro models. According to rumors, the iPhone 17 Air and the Pro models will rock a new camera bar design. The LiDAR Scanner and the flash will in turn be on the right side of the camera module. Meanwhile, it seems the base-model iPhone 17 will continue to offer the same design as the iPhone 16, making it less enticing than the Air or Pro models from a design perspective. Lower Apple logo One of the latest iPhone 17 design change rumors comes from leaker Majin Bu. They believe Apple will lower the placement of the Apple logo due to the new camera bar design. The leaker offered a first look with the MagSafe coil next to the new logo placement. While it won't make a huge difference since most people put a case on their iPhone as soon as it's out of the box, it's interesting to see Apple tweaking this design element. 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
Arabian Business
7 days ago
- Arabian Business
iPhone 17: What we know so far about the upcoming Apple model
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 in September 2025, continuing its annual update cycle for its flagship smartphone line. While the company has not confirmed any specifications, analysts and supply chain reports have provided early indications of what users can expect. According to a recent note by TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may introduce a new design for the iPhone 17 series, which could include changes to the front-facing camera system. 預期2H25 iPhone 17系列的動態島大小幾乎沒什改變 I expect the Dynamic Island size to remain largely unchanged across the 2H25 iPhone 17 series — 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) January 24, 2025 Kuo has suggested that a 'pill-and-hole' display cutout, first seen in the iPhone 14 Pro models, may be removed in favour of an under-display camera and Face ID technology. Reports from display industry sources, including Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), have indicated that Apple is working with suppliers such as Samsung and LG to integrate under-display components. However, full implementation may be limited to higher-end models in the iPhone 17 range. The iPhone 17 may also feature improvements in processing power. Apple is likely to debut the A19 chip, built on an advanced node by TSMC, although no official confirmation has been made. In previous years, Apple has introduced new chips with each flagship model. There is also speculation around changes to the phone's materials. According to Bloomberg, Apple is exploring the use of lighter casing materials, possibly involving aluminium or a different grade of titanium for select models. The company introduced titanium in the iPhone 15 Pro line, replacing stainless steel. Analysts have suggested that the iPhone 17 line-up could include a new 'Slim' model, which may replace the Plus variant. This version is expected to feature a slightly smaller display and a different design, although Apple has not commented on the matter. Apple has not officially announced the iPhone 17, and all details remain subject to change. The company typically unveils new iPhones in early September, followed by a release later in the month.
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Indian Express
iPhone 17 series might feature a new, upgraded Dynamic Island with iOS 26: Report
The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in the first half of September this year. Ahead of the launch, there are several rumours and leaks about the latest iteration of iPhones. The Dynamic Island in the iPhone 17 series is going to get a significant upgrade. It is expected to evolve over the next few years, as per leaks. Tipster Majin Bu shared several rendering and purported dummy units of the iPhone 17 with an extended camera bump and Apple logo in the usual place. 'I can reveal that the Dynamic Island is set for a significant evolution in the coming years. Apple appears committed to making it more functional and integrated, turning it into a key element of the user experience,' the tipster was quoted as saying in an interview with 'This development could mark a step forward in device interaction, but for now, I'll keep further details under wraps. Stay tuned to see how this innovation unfolds,' they further said, adding that the Cupertino-based tech giant is looking to make the Dynamic Island more functional and integrated. With the iPhone 17 series launching soon, it is likely that the Dynamic Island will also change. The feature was first seen on the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022; the Dynamic Island took the place of the notch that iPhones were previously known for. This notch housed the Face ID sensors and selfie camera. The Dynamic Island has good lock-screen capabilities and could get even better in the future. Several Android phone manufacturers have introduced features similar to Apple's Dynamic Island, with Realme's Mini Capsule being a notable example. Apple's main competitor, Samsung, also seems to think that the Dynamic Island is a useful little feature, as it's introduced something similar to it called the Now Bar in its 2025 Galaxy flagships. However, Apple can be quite secretive about its new phone releases, and nothing is certain until we see the new phones. The iPhone 17 series will reportedly be launched during the first week of September 2025.
