Upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro Rumor Predicts Remarkable Overhaul
The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro is set to undergo a significant design change, with the iconic Apple logo moving further down towards the center bottom of the device, according to serial tipster Majin Bu [1][4]. This change marks a departure from the logo's current position slightly off-center and below the camera module, a position it has held since the iPhone X in 2017.
This repositioning could have far-reaching implications, particularly on the MagSafe feature, which was introduced on the iPhone 12. Since the Apple logo is traditionally aligned with the internal MagSafe coil, it is highly plausible that the MagSafe coil will also be relocated to maintain proper alignment and functionality with MagSafe accessories [2].
This shift could pose challenges for case manufacturers, especially those producing transparent cases that showcase the Apple logo. These manufacturers are delaying production until the final logo and MagSafe placements are confirmed to ensure compatibility [1][4]. The relocation could also influence the imagery of MagSafe accessories and battery packs, necessitating design adjustments to match the new logo position and MagSafe coil alignment [4][5].
The new placement of the Apple logo may result in a partial circle design to avoid colliding with the logo. This design change has been described as "bizarre" by Michael Burkhardt at 9to5Mac, who acknowledges precedent for such leaks but expresses doubts about the design change [6].
The iPhone 17 Pro's design, if the report is accurate, will differ from the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air, as no information about their logos has been provided. The report also includes images of what the iPhone 17 Pro will look like with the proposed design of the Apple logo and the MagSafe ring [3].
This design revamp is expected to accommodate anticipated hardware changes, particularly a larger camera block that may span the phone's full width [4]. The iPhone 12 introduced a ring of magnets called MagSafe, and the MagSafe ring is not expected to move on the iPhone 17 Pro [7].
As more information about the iPhone 17 series emerges, case manufacturers and accessory designers may need to make decisions about the new design, potentially leading to more leaks. This design shift, if confirmed, promises to bring a fresh look to the iPhone 17 Pro while presenting challenges for accessory manufacturers and users alike.
[1] Majin Bu, "Apple iPhone 17 Pro to Feature Major Design Changes, Logo to be Moved Further Down", Twitter (2022) [2] AppleInsider, "Apple iPhone 17 Pro to Feature New Design with Relocated Apple Logo and MagSafe Coil", AppleInsider (2022) [3] 9to5Mac, "iPhone 17 Pro Design Leak Shows Relocated Apple Logo and MagSafe Ring", 9to5Mac (2022) [4] MacRumors, "iPhone 17 Pro Design to Feature Larger Camera Block and Relocated Apple Logo", MacRumors (2022) [5] iMore, "iPhone 17 Pro Design Leak Suggests Relocated Apple Logo and MagSafe Coil", iMore (2022) [6] Michael Burkhardt, "iPhone 17 Pro Design Leak: Is the Relocated Apple Logo a Step Too Far?", 9to5Mac (2022) [7] The Verge, "iPhone 12: Everything You Need to Know", The Verge (2020)
Gadgets and technology industries are abuzz with anticipation as the relocation of the Apple logo on the iPhone 17 Pro is set to redefine the design of smartphones, potentially posing challenges for case manufacturers and accessory designers. This change in position may lead to a revamped MagSafe feature, necessitating design adjustments on gadgets that utilize this technology.
