The Brief
LOS ANGELES - Apple’s iPhone 17 series could bring some of the most significant design and hardware changes in years, according to multiple reports and analysts.
The reveal is expected Sept. 9, with four models replacing the current lineup: the iPhone 17, the slimmer iPhone 17 Air, and the flagship iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Preorders are likely to start Sept. 13, with devices shipping around Sept. 19.
The most visible change could be on the backs of the Pro models. MacRumors reports that Apple may replace the square camera bump with a horizontal camera bar spanning the width of the phone. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the bar is expected to match the body color, keeping the look seamless.
Apple may also move away from titanium in favor of aluminum, paired with a half-glass,