APPLE is preparing for a major design overhaul for the iPhone range this year, with reports suggesting significant changes between standard and pro models.
According to Macrumors, the next iPhone 17 series will present a new design language, leaving the incremental updates observed in recent years. Among the most notable changes, the air of the iPhone 17 should have a horizontal rear camera module in the shape of a bar, while the pro models will wear a larger horizontal matrix camera arrangement.
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The leaks also indicate that the iPhone 17 Pro models will adopt a partial aluminum aluminum rear panel with a rectangular aluminum camera bump, which will be larger than previous iterations and will support the wireless load.
In addition, the reports suggest a large foldable iPhone in development, signaling Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphones market.
The iPhone 17 range is expected to make its debut in the fall, Apple likely to reveal the devices during its annual launch event in September.
Apple faces Siri’s overhaul
Apple’s plan to introduce an improved version of SIRI with Apple Intelligence’s features can face delays due to engineering challenges and software bugs.
According to MacRumors, the company has trouble finalizing the new functionality in time for the iOS 18.4 update. While Apple initially aimed to deploy Siri overdue with this update, the reports now indicate that it will not be ready when the first beta version drops next week.
Apple previously confirmed that Apple Intelligence will extend to new languages in April, aligning with the planned launch of iOS 18.4. However, some Siri improvements can now be pushed to May, potentially arriving with an iOS 18.5 update, according to macrumors.
