That's my most anticipated feature (along battery I guess)
I'm so pissed they didn't implemented s24/s25 coating .
Coating is super important. Easier to read. Easier on the eyes. Easier on the battery (since it uses less brightness)
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iPhone 17: Last Minute Rumor Recap Ahead of Tomorrow's Apple Event
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I'm so pissed they didn't implemented s24/s25 coating .
Coating is super important. Easier to read. Easier on the eyes. Easier on the battery (since it uses less brightness)
If legit, that battery life on even the Slim design is solid. Nearly same as iPhone 14 Pro and 15 pro
Doesn't address the number one reason people buy the mini....one-handed use. Was never about the weight. It's dimensions.
It's not a "proper" screen. The whole point of the mini, for me and many others, was precisely the screen size. In fact a little smaller would have been better IMHO.
The Lanyard is simply brilliant and a game changer. 
The real surprise is gonna be how Tim Cook is going to pull out an even tinier iPod out of his
I have no doubt that if Tim Cook could make a single dollar selling an iPhone mini, there would still be one.
So you want less options? I don't understand people like this.
iPhone 17 Pro Max -- the new "iPhone Fatty".
How is this not more or less a duplicate thread to the “Cheat sheet” posted yesterday? That essentially breaks MacRumors own ToS.
It's almost time for the September 9 Apple event, and last minute rumors have been trickling in. For a quick catch up, we've recapped the new information that we've heard over the last few days.
Battery
Alleged battery capacities for the iPhone 17 models were spotted in a Chinese regulatory database, and in the past, this database has provided accurate battery information.
It's worth noting that in some countries like China, there will be models with a SIM tray. iPhone 17 models that have a SIM tray will have slightly smaller battery capacities, and the battery capacities above are for the non-SIM models that will be sold in countries like the United States.
- iPhone 17 - 3,692 mAh
- iPhone 17 Air - 3,149 mAh
- iPhone 17 Pro - 4,252 mAh
- iPhone 17 Pro Max - 5,088 mAh
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to be the first iPhone that has a battery over 5,000 mAh, and it could have the longest ever battery life that we've seen in an iPhone. There's also going to be an impressive year-over-year battery increase for the iPhone 17 Pro.
It doesn't look like the iPhone 17 will offer much of an improvement over the iPhone 16, and of course, the iPhone 17 Air has the lowest capacity of the bunch. It will be interesting to see how it compares to the other models in terms of real-world battery life, because Apple may be using a denser silicone-anode battery that provides more energy in a smaller package.
SIM Trays
There have been multiple rumors suggesting that the iPhone 17 Air won't have the space for a SIM tray, which would prevent it from launching in China. iPhones sold in China are required to have a physical SIM tray, and carriers in the country do not support eSIM technology for smartphones.
The recent battery database leak mentions a variant of the iPhone 17 Air with a SIM tray, so it looks like information suggesting that the iPhone 17 Air won't be available in China could be inaccurate.
It would be surprising for Apple not to offer its flagship ultra thin device in China where it's likely to sell well.
Apple phased out SIM trays in the U.S. with the iPhone 14 launch. In most other countries aside from China, iPhones include both a SIM tray and an eSIM, but that could change this year. Rumors suggest that SIM-free iPhones will expand to more countries.
Thicker iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is going to measure in at 8.725mm thick, making it thicker than the 8.25mm iPhone 16 Pro Max. The extra space could allow for a larger battery and rumored camera features like an adjustable aperture. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will be about five percent thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and most people probably won't notice the increase.
A thicker chassis and a bigger battery typically means a higher weight, but Apple is transitioning to aluminum instead of titanium and replacing some of the glass at the back with aluminum, so overall weight could be the same or lower.
iPhone 17 Lanyard
We've seen leaked iPhone 17 cases that have a spot where a lanyard can connect, and an image of the accessory surfaced over the weekend.
The image features a long crossbody strap in bright orange color that might match the iPhone 17 Pro. Both iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to come in an orange shade along with dark blue, black, and white.
The strap has a flexible metal core and uses magnetic attachment points to connect to the iPhone case.
iPhone 17 Pro Design
Last Friday, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman clarified iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max design rumors. The two smartphones are expected to be made from aluminum, but with a new cutout area on the bottom two thirds of the device. The cutout will be made from glass, and it will enable wireless charging.
This updated design has been rumored for months now, but it's useful to get some clarification on the half-aluminum half-glass rumors.
Sketchy Dynamic Island Rumors
On Friday, a leaker who claims to work for a company making iPhone screen protectors said the iPhone 17 Dynamic Island is 1.5cm, down from 2cm in the iPhone 16 models.
There have been some mixed rumors of changes to the Dynamic Island over the iPhone 17 rumor cycle, but reliable sources have suggested the Dynamic Island is the same. A change to the Dynamic Island is possible, but unlikely, and this rumor is on the sketchier side.
Most screen protectors do not include cutouts for the Dynamic Island, and it's not clear if that information would have been included with CAD renders sourced by accessory makers ahead of the iPhone 17's launch.
AirPods Pro 3
In a somewhat confusing last minute AirPods Pro 3 rumor, a reliable leaker said that Apple plans to release two versions of the AirPods Pro 3. There will be a standard version and a higher-end variant with an infrared camera for gesture controls, but we might not hear about the higher-end model until next year.
Apple Watch SE 3 and Ultra 3 Confirmed
Last year there were rumors that Apple would refresh the Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Ultra, but that didn't happen. We're hearing the same rumors about new models this year, and it looks like they're actually coming.
A leaker with an established track record confirmed that Apple is planning to introduce Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra models tomorrow, all with an S11 chip that uses the same architecture as the current S10 chip.
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Thread has to be taken down lol.
Lets see if they enforce the ToS with their own threads (they haven’t in the past)🤣🤣
What if it's awe dropping because the higher deformability of aluminum makes the phone screen and back more drop resistant? Just a thought.
Fingers crossed the camera plinth isn't real.
Fingers crossed the camera plinth isn't real.
They say to make up for the thinness on the iPhone 17 air that they’re going to use a denser silicone-anode battery. Why not use the same battery technology on all the iPhones? Imagine the longevity on the thicker pros. Or am I missing something here?
I hope e-sim only models come to France
In other words, I hope e-sim models come to France . Read again . I didn't say "I hope only e-sim models come to France "
I’ll preface this by saying that maybe I’m just old and grumpy. But these phones feel so tired by now. I don’t know the solution. But every year it’s 99% of the same phone as last year, filtered and lipsticked by their marketing team.
More excited for the HomePod mini and Apple TV that aren’t released annually.
More excited for the HomePod mini and Apple TV that aren’t released annually.
Am I the only one who’s excited for this announcement to be over so we can get onto next year’s iPhones? The iPhone fold is what I’m looking forward to
I am excited, because I like the leaked 17 Pro design with the two tone on the back and I want Apple to confirm it
Also there’s always hidden things each apple event. An apple event has never ever been fully leaked. Usually the big stuff is leaked, but the fine details hide a lot of exciting secrets
Yep, that’s an awesome change.
FWIW, my 14 Pro Max has a battery capacity of roughly 4350mAh, so the 17 Pro is going to be a beast!
Still sticking with my 14PM though. Battery life is still awesome at 89% health, and new iPhones don’t do anything a slightly older iPhone can do.
Won't happen. Zoomers wont be able to find the Mini in their pants pocket. We gotta wait for skinny jeans to make a come back at this point.
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I'd like the new iPhones to bounce like Superballs.
The camera plinth seems to be as close to 100% real as you can get, as real as you or me