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## Predicted Design, Technological, and Color Changes for the iPhone 17 Series
The tech world is abuzz with rumours about Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series, set to be unveiled in September 2025. Here's a roundup of the latest leaks and predictions about the design, technology, and colour changes we might expect from the new lineup.
### Design Changes
Apple is reportedly planning a comprehensive redesign of the existing housing architecture for all models in the iPhone 17 series. The iPhone 17 Air, also known as the iPhone Slim, is a new, particularly thin model within the series, with a projected thickness of just 5.5mm, making it the thinnest iPhone ever.
Another significant change comes with the camera module, which is rumoured to move from the top left corner to the centre of the back on at least one model, possibly the iPhone 17 Pro. The iPhone 17 Air could feature a single 48MP rear camera in a horizontal "pill-shaped" camera bar, a departure from previous multi-camera arrays.
Apple is also prototyping unified volume and action buttons, potentially reducing physical controls for a sleeker look. Additionally, there are whispers of a return to matte aluminium combined with semi-glass surfaces in the iPhone 17 series.
### Display and Screen
All iPhone 17 models, including the Air, are expected to support ProMotion (up to 120Hz refresh rate) displays, previously reserved for Pro models. The iPhone 17 Air may offer a 6.6-inch OLED display, positioning it in terms of screen size between the standard model and the Pro Max.
Apple plans to use OLED displays with 120 Hz refresh rate in all models of the iPhone 17 series. However, a prototype with a 6.9-inch screen was reportedly shelved due to engineering concerns.
### Technological Upgrades
The iPhone 17 series is anticipated to debut Apple’s A19 and A19 Pro processors, built on TSMC’s advanced 3nm node for better performance and efficiency. Larger RAM sizes are expected, improving multitasking and overall responsiveness.
The Pro models may introduce vapour chamber cooling to manage heat from the powerful A19 Pro chip, aiming to reduce thermal throttling.
### Color Options
The iPhone 17 and Air may come in a wider range of colors, including black, blue, green, purple, and silver for the standard model, and black, light blue, light gold, and silver for the Air. The Pro models may introduce a new "sky blue" colorway, reminiscent of the latest MacBook Air.
Rumors of a translucent iPhone 17 seem to refer only to cases, not the phones themselves.
### Summary Table
| Model | Design Changes | Tech Upgrades | Display | Notable Colors | |------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------| | iPhone 17 | Aluminium frame, consolidated buttons | A19 chip, more RAM, USB-C | 6.1–6.7" OLED, ProMotion, Dynamic Island, Face ID | Black, blue, green, purple, silver[3] | | iPhone 17 Air | 5.5mm thickness, single rear camera, off-center USB-C | A19 chip, more RAM, USB-C | 6.6" OLED, ProMotion, Dynamic Island, Face ID | Black, light blue, light gold, silver[1][3] | | iPhone 17 Pro | Possibly aluminum frame, glass lower back, vapour chamber cooling | A19 Pro chip, vapour chamber, more RAM, USB-C | OLED, ProMotion, Dynamic Island, Face ID | Sky blue, others TBA[1][2] | | iPhone 17 Pro Max| Possibly titanium frame, vapour chamber cooling | A19 Pro chip, vapour chamber, more RAM, USB-C | OLED, ProMotion, Dynamic Island, Face ID | Sky blue, others TBA[1][2] |
### Key Takeaways
- **Design:** Expect the thinnest-ever iPhone with the 17 Air, a return to aluminium for most models, and possible new button layouts[1][2]. - **Technology:** New A19 chips, more RAM, ProMotion displays across the board, and advanced cooling for Pro models[3][4]. - **Colors:** Expanded color options, including a new sky blue for Pro models and a refined, limited palette for the Air[1][3].
These predictions are based on leaks from industry analysts and insiders, so final details may differ when Apple officially unveils the iPhone 17 series in September 2025[3]. The iPhone 17 series is expected to feature processors that enable not only speech processing but also image analysis and automation of local processes. The Apple logo on the back would be repositioned to maintain the functionality of MagSafe accessories due to the change in camera arrangement.
The Commission might propose a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the context of the increasing use of advanced technology, such as smartphones and gadgets, in the iPhone 17 series, especially if there is a shift towards thinner designs and repositioning of components like the camera module.
The potential adoption of vapor chamber cooling in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models for managing heat from powerful processors could lead to improved performance and efficiency in these devices, reducing the risks of overheating and related ionizing radiation emission.
