Apple is set to revolutionize the design of its flagship iPhone 17 series, potentially boosting sales in regions like China. The latest CAD renders reveal a significant departure from the current models, with part-aluminum and glass designs that may appeal to consumers.
The iPhone 17 Pro will feature a unique camera bar on top, housing a triple-lens camera array, LiDAR scanner, LED Flash, and microphone. This design shift is expected to move away from traditional square camera bump designs, instead opting for a sleek, streamlined look.
In contrast, the standard iPhone 17 model will retain its familiar dual-camera setup, allowing users who prefer a more subtle design to stick with the current iteration. The iPhone 17 Air, meanwhile, will boast an ultra-thin design and single-lens camera, although it may not be able to record spatial videos due to its lack of a dual-lens camera.
Apple’s motivations for this redesign are unclear, but analysts speculate it may be driven by new practical applications or simply to enhance the visual appeal of the device. The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch later this year, with a possible September release date, which would mark Apple’s typical quarterly launch window.
Source: https://wccftech.com/iphone-17-lineup-cad-renders-share-design-details-and-camera-bar