Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air model has sparked controversy among tech enthusiasts with a potential design difference that may have been revealed by a screen protector leak. According to the image shared by Majin Bu, the front camera of the iPhone 17 Air might be positioned to the left of the Dynamic Island, rather than on the right side like previous iPhone models.
The reason behind this change is unclear, but it’s speculated that Apple may have rearranged internal components related to the front camera and Face ID due to the device’s ultra-thin design. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be the thinnest iPhone ever released, measuring just 5.5mm at its thinnest point.
Rumors surrounding the upcoming iPhone 17 models suggest that all four devices will feature a 24-megapixel front camera, which may not explain the repositioned front camera on the iPhone 17 Air. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 Air in September, and if this rumor is true, they may provide an explanation for the design change at that time.
In other news, analyst Jeff Pu expects both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 to arrive this year, alongside the new iPhone 17 lineup. Apple also provided developers with the second beta of iOS 26, introducing changes and refinements to the new operating system. The company is facing resistance from automakers over CarPlay Ultra, a next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles.
Additionally, Apple may finally achieve an all-screen design on a future iPhone model in about two years, according to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter. He also expects Apple to release a redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone model with a new Dynamic Island design.
The latest iOS 26 beta offers improvements to the Control Center buttons, making it easier to see control options even on a multicolored background. The Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card now offers complimentary annual subscriptions to Apple TV+ and Apple Music, while a rumor about an upcoming foldable iPhone book-style model has surfaced with potential camera details.
Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/26/alleged-iphone-17-air-screen-protector