New iPhone leaks always come early, and although there are still four months to go before the iPhone 16 release this year, there is already some news about next year's iPhone 17 series.
Since the introduction of the thinnest iPad Pro model, Apple's product design direction has become clearer. According to foreign media "The Information" report, Apple is planning to launch a new thin design of the iPhone 17 in 2025, and from the latest report of the well-known technology media The Information, this is likely to be a flagship model with a new design, this model will be Apple's biggest design change since the iPhone X came out in 2017.
Since the introduction of the first-generation iPhone in 2007, the rear camera assembly has been located in the upper left corner of the body, and if this rumor is true, it would be a major change in the design language of the iPhone. However, in the Android camp, there are already a number of flagship models that have adopted a centered rear camera design.
The new thinner iPhone 17 will reportedly be a major redesign model, and there are some challenges, especially in ensuring that the thin design maintains high performance and durability, and whether Apple can strike a balance between these aspects, which will cost more than the iPhone Pro Max.
If the thin D23 model is included in the iPhone 17 series, it does not mean that Apple will expand the iPhone model to five models, and a new model called "iPhone 17 ultra-thin" began to appear in May this year, and foreign media also alleged that the Slim is actually the new thin iPhone 17. A person familiar with the matter also revealed that Apple will abandon the iPhone Plus model in 2025, mainly because the sales of this model are lower than expected.
Breaking details: at a glance
Here, we might as well make a concise list of all the leaks about this mysterious iPhone so far:
- Screen size: between 6.1-6.7 inches, most likely 6.5 inches, it is also revealed that the iPhone 17 will be the first to be equipped with Face ID facial recognition technology, further improving the design of the full-screen iPhone.
- Fuselage design: Aluminum alloy middle frame is adopted, and the whole machine is more slim
- Camera layout: The rear camera is adjusted to the center of the body
- Pricing: Higher than the current Pro Max flagship
- Front camera: Boosted to 24 million pixels
- Dynamic Island: The front of the Dynamic Island has a smaller opening
- Chip: Equipped with A19 chip
The Information reminds us that Apple is testing multiple designs of the new iPhone, which could mean that we won't see it until after 2025. So, for those of you who can't contain your excitement, patience may be what you need the most right now.
Some analysts believe that the launch of this model may indicate that Apple will push the iPhone business to a high-end and segmented road similar to the Apple Watch and iPad. From the "10,000 yuan era" started by the iPhone X to the rumored "iPhone Slim" with a higher price, as a digital enthusiast, what do you think about this?
Vocabulary analysis
- OLED screen: A display technology that uses organic light-emitting diodes and is known for its high contrast and color saturation.
- Dynamic Island: A functional area in the iPhone that integrates sensors such as a front-facing camera and facial recognition.
- Iterative: The process of continuous updating and improvement of a product.
- A19 chip: The assumed name of Apple's next-generation processor, which is expected to offer more powerful performance.
- Segmentation: Launch product series with specific functions or features for different market needs.
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