Apple may be keeping tight-lipped, but the internet isn’t.
A fresh leak from The Information has just pulled back the curtain on what could be the sleekest iPhone yet — and no, it’s not the iPhone 16.
We’re talking about the iPhone 17. Yes, 17. Welcome to tech leapfrog season.
According to the report by Mashable, Apple is cooking up a brand-new, premium model that’s thinner than ever. Internally dubbed the “iPhone Slim,” this device could even replace the Pro Max as the top-tier iPhone. That’s right — the Pro Max might be getting benched.
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Now here’s the kicker: this mysterious iPhone Slim isn’t just a Pro Max in skinny jeans. It’s set to feature a “major redesign,” including a smaller front-facing camera, possibly relocated rear cameras, and — deep breath — an aluminum frame.
Yes, aluminum. Lighter, sleeker, and very likely to make your current iPhone feel like a brick.
And if you’re wondering why Apple is skipping ahead in the rumor mill while the iPhone 16 hasn’t even landed yet, well, welcome to 2025 prep mode.
As Per The sources, who reportedly have direct knowledge of Apple’s plans, the iPhone Slim is scheduled for release in late 2025, alongside the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup. So yes, we’re still a year out, but the buzz is real — and justified.
Expect a display size somewhere between the current 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models, and yes, it’s going to cost you. The leak hints the Slim will be more expensive than the iPhone Pro Max. Start prepping your wallet now.
In case you’re wondering what happens to the regular models, don’t worry — the iPhone 17 and 17 Plus are also getting a refresh. The same leak says a punch-hole cutout is in the works, which could mean goodbye notch (again? finally? maybe?).
But Apple isn’t just going for looks. The standard iPhone 17 models might even get an upgraded A19 chip, stepping things up on performance too.
And while the name “iPhone Slim” might sound like a 2009 iPod remix, don’t get too attached — the final branding is still a mystery. But if it hits shelves with that name, we’re calling dibs on the merch.
One thing’s for sure: between thinner frames, possible new camera placements, and a new pricing tier, Apple’s 2025 iPhone playbook is shaping up to be anything but boring.
Just don’t expect Tim Cook to spill the beans yet. Apple, as always, declined to comment.