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Rumor Hints at 'Liquid Glass' iPhone 17 Pro Color Tied to iOS 26 Design
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Uh oh. Liquid glass has breached containment and is spreading to the outside of the phone.
I will say that after I replaced the battery on my launch month 14 Pro Max, I've been getting excellent battery life; at least a day or more on less than full charges.
Interesting idea. But hard to say without seeing it.
A new rumor out of China today has sparked speculation that Apple may be readying a unique new iPhone 17 Pro color that somehow reflects the new design language of its iOS 26 software.
Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital on Thursday hinted that the iPhone 17 Pro has a "special" color variant that is said to be "connected to the iOS 26 Liquid Glass design."
The leaker, who only claims to have heard of it but not seen it, seems to believe that the color is what previous leaks have simply referred to as white, "but it appears differently depending on the lighting."
While speculative, a white base material that subtly shifts hues depending on light and angle could add a dynamic, refractive quality to the color. Combined with the Liquid Glass UI aesthetic of iOS 26, a shimmering surface could potentially create a sense of motion or unity with the glassy elements of the software interface.
The account Instant Digital has accurately leaked Apple information before, such as the Yellow finish for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2's Titanium Milanese Loop. But its track record isn't perfect.
On Wednesday, a Macworld report claimed to reveal all of the colors that each iPhone 17 model will come in. Allegedly based on an "internal document," the report listed white as a color option for all models, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Other colors that have now been rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models by multiple sources include a new copper-like orange, black, gray, and dark blue. Whether Apple chooses different names for the colors it ultimately goes with remains to be seen.
Curiously, the leaker Majin Bu recently shared images of third-party lens covers purportedly reflecting Apple's iPhone 17 colors. A white color was not shown, but another, identified as "Transparent," appeared in its place. When asked why the transparent accessory is included in the images, Bu has equivocated, but the leaker has since alluded to another "surprise" color that Apple is currently still testing, without giving anything else away.
In a change to last year's all-titanium iPhone 16 Pro models, Apple is believed to be using a part-glass, part-aluminum design for the iPhone 17 Pro chassis. This could potentially usher in all-new color choices for Apple's high-end iPhone 17 models. What they look like in reality is something we'll learn in just a couple of months. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series in September.
Article Link: Rumor Hints at 'Liquid Glass' iPhone 17 Pro Color Tied to iOS 26 Design
I've been using white/silver iPhone Pros since the 13 Pro Max. If this is true, I'll pick this one and likely use it with clear cases most of the time to show its "dynamic color."
I like the idea of it and it does seem to make things more interesting in light of likely no titanium and a ridiculous camera bump, which since has been suggested is a reflection of the UI elements on the screen, but still I kind of see this as “eh” for now.
Prefer andar or bullstrap personally (bullstrap I feel is higher quality but Andar has better colors)
Have finally reached the point of suggesting that it's time for Apple to "grow up". So many adult "children" whose lives are so meaningless that they care about ridiculous emojis, phone color, social media, and childish games that should only appeal to 8 year olds. Once upon a time it was believed that Apple was only for children's playtime and that real adults used PC's as a tool for work. I fought that stereotype from Day 1 and have always used Macs for work. Reading Macrumors, I think I was wrong to believe that serious adults who do meaningful work use Apple products for anything useful.
We need the T-1000 in the Liquid Metal thread more than we need him in the 'Liquid Glass' iOS design thread.I am not sure if i can agree with this rumour.
