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iPhone 17 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 10 New Features
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Gonna be real interesting to see the breakdown of the 17 Air vs the Pro models. The Air is going to have the sleekness factor, the Pro becoming the utilitarian line, much more similar to the laptop lines.
Just from the spec sheets, I'm currently leaning towards the Air. The pro seems like a general spec bump upgrade from the same thing we've been getting since the 11 Pro.
Just from the spec sheets, I'm currently leaning towards the Air. The pro seems like a general spec bump upgrade from the same thing we've been getting since the 11 Pro.
its not a real product. relax until September when its actually released.
Macrumors gets earlier, and earlier, every year proclaiming advanced knowledge in this way to such a degree that in March we are getting very confident articles 'this is the new iPhone'. Its a best guess at the most right now.
You don't know until September.
As per your technical worries about LIDAR and mics and flash........ im pretty sure Apple are the experts here don't panic.
I can’t see the iPhone 17 pros getting 12gb of ram
Considering the iPhone 12 Pro to 14 pro had 6gb ram so that’s 3 years before they upgraded the ram so I can’t see it this time
While the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are not expected to launch until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.
Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models as of March 2025:
Bookmark our iPhone 17 Pro roundup to stay up to date with more rumors.
- Aluminum frame: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models have a titanium frame, and the iPhone X through iPhone 14 Pro have a stainless steel frame. The back of the devices will supposedly have a new "part-aluminum, part-glass" design.
- Rectangular camera bump: iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to have a large rectangular camera bump with rounded corners. Apple apparently plans to stick with a triangular arrangement for the rear camera lenses.
- More scratch-resistant display: iPhone 17 Pro screens are rumored to have a new anti-reflective coating that increases scratch resistance compared to previous models.
- Larger battery: The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to have a slightly thicker design that allows for a larger battery.
- A19 Pro chip: iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to use Apple's next-generation A19 Pro chip, which will reportedly be manufactured with TSMC's newer third-generation 3nm process. Like usual, expect modest year-over-year performance gains and power efficiency improvements compared to the current iPhones.
- Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip: All four iPhone 17 models are rumored to get a Wi-Fi 7 chip designed by Apple rather than Broadcom.
- 24-megapixel front camera: All four iPhone 17 models are said to feature an upgraded 24-megapixel front-facing camera, whereas all iPhone 16 models are equipped with a 12-megapixel front-facing camera.
- 48-megapixel rear Telephoto camera: An upgraded 48-megapixel Telephoto camera is rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models, up from the 12-megapixel Telephoto camera on iPhone 16 Pro models.
- 12GB of RAM: An increased 12GB of RAM was initially rumored exclusively for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but later the iPhone 17 Pro as well. This upgrade should help to improve the performance of Apple Intelligence and multitasking. All four iPhone 16 models have 8GB of RAM.
Improved cooling: All four iPhone 17 models are rumored to feature internal design changes that result in better heat dissipation. A vapor chamber cooling system has been rumored for the Pro models.
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I can’t believe I am going to go another round with this 13 Pro Max…I was so excited.
Wait until they start making iphone 18's out of polycarbonate, iphone 19's out of wood. iPhone 20? we have something special; only the finest grade ivory.
Only sure thing is that whatever they decide to make the next phone out of, they'll brainwash their buyers into believing that the material they use is the best one and whatever was promoted previously is now garbage.
Then why fix something that is not broken ... .15 PRO MAX. best iPhone so far.
Sure, but there seem to be rumblings that maybe even 8GB might not be enough to run Apple Intelligence properly, or at least at the speeds that Apple originally thought they'd accomplish with 8GB. It'll still run on iPhones with 8GB, but maybe not at "premium speed".
“Best” is relative and time-dependent.
I also currently use the 15 Pro Max (and only because the 15 Pro in Nat Ti was out of stock last August), an upgrade from my 12 Pro on an insane deal. And yes, it’s very functional and capable for my use needs. But the relationship I have with it is more along the lines of my (admittedly higher-end) domestic appliances, washer/dryer, fridge-freezer and the like. If I owned an EV (ugh) I’d imagine it to be the same as whenever I’ve driven one as a rental or courtesy. Emotionless competence.
In contrast, I absolutely LOVED my (white) iPhone 4 and sleek steel iPhone X. No surprise really since both of those models represented major hardware and design advances instead of the mealy-mouthed drip-feed incremental BS we’ve been subjected to now for 6 years.
Aluminum dissipates heat better than titanium and is lighter
16 Pro: Built for Apple Intelligence with no Apple Intelligence after all those months.
17 Pro: 12gb ram for better Apple Intelligence.
Ok.
17 Pro: 12gb ram for better Apple Intelligence.
Ok.
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First they killed the mini size which is the core and the definition of a MOBILE device.
Now the camera bump is growing and is insanely disturbing.
Why can't we at least have a flat smartphone body, like the MacBook?
Impossible to put it on a table without wobbling
Now the camera bump is growing and is insanely disturbing.
Why can't we at least have a flat smartphone body, like the MacBook?
Impossible to put it on a table without wobbling
Same. Holding off till the next anniversary iPhone in 2027 to feel a substantial upgrade. The 13 Pro Max is still a beast even after so many years.
Come on! Seriously? TEN NEW FEATURES? These are NOT features.
- Aluminum frame: Titanium/Ceramic/Aluminum ... next model Tungsten.
- Rectangular camera bump: Cameras are in the same place!
- More scratch-resistant display: This is Super Duper Gorilla glass.
- Larger battery: This battery is bigger than the last. I BET the next battery will be bigger than this.
- A19 Pro chip: I'm going to guess next years phone will have a new feature too ... the A20 chip.
- Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip: NEW FEATURE.
- 24-megapixel front camera: Why do you need this?
- 48-megapixel rear Telephoto camera: Next year the camera will be a 62-megapixel camera.
- 12GB of RAM: More RAM. Wow!
- Improved cooling: Ooooookay. To solve its own design flaw issue.
Drinks cans are generally made from a 3000 series alloy, which sees common usage in various places in aircraft. There is no defined standard or requirements as “aircraft grade” or “aerospace grade” are just marketing terms, which seem to have worked on you seeing as you seem to have jumped to the conclusion that I was referring to the higher series number alloys used in more vital areas of aircraft.
If it’s used anywhere in an aircraft, you can boast it’s “aircraft grade”. A company could boast they use “aircraft grade steel” because they use metal from the factory that supplies Airbus with their seatbelt buckles.
There was only so long Apple could coast on Steve Jobs’ legacy. For years after his passing, you could still see the trace of his influence in Apple’s product direction. But at some point, the ideas he left behind were going to run out. And now, it feels like we’re watching that happen in real time.
There’s no longer a clear sense of vision. It’s safe, reactive, and sometimes contradictory. And that’s what happens when a company becomes too good at operations, and not good enough at original thinking.
There’s no longer a clear sense of vision. It’s safe, reactive, and sometimes contradictory. And that’s what happens when a company becomes too good at operations, and not good enough at original thinking.
Only reason I’m considering upgrading from my 15 Pro is I’m afraid T-Mobile will raise prices on their plan between the 17 and 18 and I’ll have to start using a more expensive monthly plan to get the “free” upgrade (well usually i think $850 or so off).
This will certainly be the best phone EVER created, but damn it’s boring. It’s all small, small spec bumps. The keynote (for awhile now) will be so boring. A new CHIP?!?!
This will certainly be the best phone EVER created, but damn it’s boring. It’s all small, small spec bumps. The keynote (for awhile now) will be so boring. A new CHIP?!?!
It does seem kind of silly to me that the only reason they are doing this rectangular cut out for the cameras is for the visual design. Maybe there a reason for it beyond that we aren’t thinking of?