iPhone 17 Air dummy model shows off Apple’s big design change
The iPhone 17 series is shaping up to bring some notable design changes, as leaked dummy models and CAD files shared by leaker Majin Bu give us a glimpse of what’s to come. The iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro, though not official, are 3D-printed models that showcase significant design updates, including larger camera blocks that span the width of the phones. This design choice appears to be a bold move by Apple, with the iPhone 17 Air featuring a single camera, while the Pro model maintains a triple-camera setup, which mirrors the iPhone 16 Pro’s 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 12MP 5x telephoto cameras. These changes align with the latest rumors surrounding the iPhone 17 series, such as potential improvements to the display, front cameras, and even the materials used for the Pro models.
Although these models represent an exciting look at Apple’s future designs, we must remain cautious in accepting them as final. The use of 3D-printed models based on leaked CAD files means these designs could still be subject to change before the official announcement. While the larger camera blocks could suggest improvements in camera performance, the shift towards a design resembling Google’s Pixel devices raises questions about Apple’s strategy. If accurate, these changes would mark a significant departure from Apple’s usual design principles, so we’ll have to wait for the official reveal in September to know for sure. Until then, we can only speculate whether the iPhone 17 series will deliver on these bold new aesthetics.