I feel like the Apple logo would look more balanced in the centre of the entire phone's back as opposed to the centre of just the glass segment.
So APPLE decided to move the APPLE logo just so it can be seen from the stupid mag safe ???? Think about the people that put other cases or in my case…. No case !!! Absolutely STUPID decision !!!
New renders today provide the best look yet relocated Apple logo and redesigned MagSafe magnet array of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Several of the design changes coming to the iPhone 17 Pro model have been rumored for some time, such as the elongated camera bump that spans the full width of the device, with the LiDAR Scanner and flash moving to the right side.
The device is also expected to move to an aluminum frame that encompasses the new camera bump design, similar to the iPad Pro. To enable wireless charging, there will be a cutout in the aluminum frame below the camera bump for a glass segment.
Most recently, it emerged that the Apple logo will likely be repositioned to the center of this glass segment. The repositioning means the Apple logo will now appear lower than before when viewed relative to the full height of the device.
This has a subsequent impact on the appearance of MagSafe accessories, since the magnetic ring on clear cases would obscure the Apple logo. To resolve this, Apple will apparently change the distinctive MagSafe magnet array to add a break in the circle to allow the Apple logo to show through.
The latest render from the leaker known as "Majin Bu" depicts both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in clear cases, showing how Apple apparently proposes to change the MagSafe magnet array to allow the relocated Apple to be clearly shown in its new, lower position, centered to the glass cutout.
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to launch in the fall, with upgrades including a 48-megapixel telephoto camera, 24-megapixel front-facing camera, and the A19 Pro chip.
Article Link: New iPhone 17 Pro Renders Highlight Apple Logo and MagSafe Design Changes
Except for people using clear cases, no one will see that the logo is not aligned with the ring. However, everyone would see that the logo is not aligned with the glass area.Maybe, maybe not, but they could keep it centered inside the MagSafe ring at least. This would retain the entire circle of magnets, which is important for MagSafe battery packs and MagSafe phone grips.
The iPhone 6 - 8 series has got to be displaced at some point. Design is clearly not a strong suit at Apple anymore. How it looks in harmony with how it works has been out the window for quite some time. Liquid Glass flaws a clear example of it. Apple is an impressive spreadsheet, their products are an afterthought to serve it. We just have to accept it, move on and make choices based on what serves us best.This has got be the ugliest iPhone ever
Functionally, they're great, but I'd never say they look cool or good. Visually, they're fine, but it's more of a "best of a bad situation" type of thing in my opinion.
The yearly round of "it looks ugly" comments based on dodgy renders. I remember this at least going back to the iPhone 11 (Pro), which ended up looking okay.
Firstly, I'm not a designer, but even if I were, I said they don't look great, not that I'd change them. They work, that's the important part. For people who don't want to see them, the solution already exists — just get a non-transparent case.How would you have them look then?
So, we’re stuck with the same tired, boxy brick design since the iPhone 12?
It's better than the rounded 6-8 design. Flat sides are just better — better for grip, bezels can be smaller, the phone can stand on its side to take photos. Why go back to round sides?So, we’re stuck with the same tired, boxy brick design since the iPhone 12?
The yearly round of "it looks ugly" comments based on dodgy renders. I remember this at least going back to the iPhone 11 (Pro), which ended up looking okay.
It's better than the rounded 6-8 design. Flat sides are just better — better for grip, bezels can be smaller, the phone can stand on its side to take photos. Why go back to round sides?