A rumor is circulating about the Dynamic Island of the next iPhone 17 from the Californian firm Apple.
Tl;dr
- The iPhone 17 may not change its design.
- The size of the Dynamic Island would remain the same.
- Apple could still make other design changes.
Contradicted rumors: no design change for the iPhone 17
Despite rumors circulating, Apple's iPhone 17 may not get a facelift. At least that's what Ming-Chi Kuo, a renowned analyst with a solid reputation for his predictions regarding the Apple brand's products, says. According to him, the size of the Dynamic Island, this essential characteristic of the latest iPhone models, would remain approximately the same.
What is Dynamic Island?
The Dynamic Island, introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro, is a feature that houses the Face ID sensors and the front camera, in addition to highlighting Live Activities. Previous rumors suggested that this component would become smaller or narrower for the iPhone 17. However, Kuo said on January 24: “I expect the size of the Dynamic Island to remain largely unchanged for the 2H25 iPhone 17 series. »
Conflicting predictions
Kuo's statements contradict the predictions of analyst Jeff Pu, who claimed in May 2024 that the iPhone 17 Pro Max would feature a narrower Dynamic Island thanks to the adoption of a smaller metal lens for Face ID. He reiterated this assertion last October, specifying that only the Pro Max version would benefit from this feature.
-And the other changes?
Despite these uncertainties regarding the Dynamic Island, other design changes could be made to the iPhone 17 models, including a complete overhaul of the camera system. Apple's new flagship smartphone is expected in September, perhaps accompanied by the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air.
Regardless, these divergent predictions fuel suspense and anticipation as the launch of the new iPhone approaches. It remains to be seen who, Kuo or Pu, will be right.
