iPhone 17 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features
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- Design Evolution: The rumored changes in the iPhone 17 Pro models, such as the aluminum frame, rectangular camera bump, and improved cooling system, are expected to have a significant impact on the device's overall design and user experience.r
- Performance Enhancements: The use of Apple's next-generation A19 Pro chip and the integration of Broadcom's Wi-Fi 7 chip are expected to provide modest year-over-year performance gains and power efficiency improvements, although it's essential to note that these enhancements might not be substantial enough to justify a new device.r
- Camera Capabilities: The upgrades to the camera system, including the 24-megapixel front-facing camera, 48-megapixel Telephoto camera, and potential 8K video recording, are expected to significantly enhance the overall photography experience on the iPhone 17 Pro models.r r Summary (100 words)r r The launch of iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max is still weeks away, but rumors have already surfaced about the anticipated changes. The devices are rumored to feature an aluminum frame, rectangular camera bump, and improved cooling system. Performance enhancements, such as the A19 Pro chip and Wi-Fi 7 chip, are also expected. Additionally, significant upgrades to the camera capabilities, including higher megapixel counts and potential 8K video recording, are expected. While these rumors are subject to change, they provide a glimpse into what might be expected from Apple's next-generation devices."}","summary":""}
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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 April 2025:
- 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.
- Dual video recording: According to Jon Prosser, of the YouTube channel Front Page Tech, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will allow users to record video with the front and rear cameras simultaneously in the Camera app.
- 8K video recording: Apple allegedly tested 8K video recording on the iPhone 16 Pro models, but such functionality is still not available. With the iPhone 17 Pro models expected to have entirely 48-megapixel rear cameras, perhaps 8K video recording will debut on those devices.
- 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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