The iPhone 17 could be copying the Pixel in a single key means

We’re nonetheless a number of months away from the subsequent iPhone {hardware} launch, however that hasn’t stopped the leaks and rumors from crashing onto the scene. The brand new yr has solely simply gotten to a begin, however already now we have an alleged take a look at what purports to be the iPhone 17 within the flesh.

Coming courtesy of leaker Majin Bu over on X, the picture showcases a rear iPhone panel, full with a horizontal digicam bar module close to the highest of the chassis.

Apparently, it seems that there’s solely a single lens cutout inside this digicam bar module, save for a small LED flash cutout off to the aspect. As such, many X customers are speculating that this system could be an early prototype of the elusive iPhone Air model, a attainable thin-and-light variant rumored to be part of the subsequent iPhone lineup.

Speculating on the matter himself, Majin Bu believes the leaked picture could actually be an early take a look at both the iPhone 17 Air, or maybe the upcoming fourth era launch of Apple’s iPhone SE series.

“In keeping with current info that has been reported to me, the Apple 2025 line will embrace 4 fashions together with iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Professional, iPhone 17 Professional Max and one other iPhone that could possibly be known as SE 4, 16E or 16SE or 17 Air. The code identify for this final system must be “Roma”, if this info seems to be appropriate this is able to imply that the SE sequence would develop into the Air sequence,” says Bu on X.

Many are declaring this leaked iPhone’s similarities with the modern Pixel line, which has included an analogous digicam bar design for numerous years now. Others are fast to attract comparability with one more well-liked Android handset from again within the day — 2015’s traditional Google Nexus 6P, full with its distinguished rear digicam visor strip.

In fact, it is nonetheless slightly early within the next-generation iPhone’s {hardware} improvement cycle, so this leaked picture must be taken with a hearty dose of salt. Even when this leak is the true deal, it is solely attainable that Apple will scrap the concept and decide on one thing solely completely different ultimately.

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Horizontal digicam bars are the logical means ahead

Apple ought to repeat the Pixel’s homework wholesale

Personally, I hope to see Apple undertake a horizontal digicam bar within the subsequent iPhone redesign. Ever since Google reintroduced us to this type of digicam module within the Pixel 6 series, I have been singing the praises of this specific design consideration.

For one, the elongated visor-like design makes it in order that the system would not wobble backwards and forwards whereas mendacity down on a desk — a serious level of frustration in my eyes. Past this pragmatic usability enchancment, I (subjectively) discover the digicam bar to be the extra visually pleasing choice.

The present iPhone Professional triple digicam module has grown lengthy within the tooth, having been round since 2019’s iPhone 11 Pro. It is range top-esque look is actually an iconic one, however I would argue that it is fairly unattractive, with little or no visible cohesion or symmetry to talk of.

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