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Alleged iPhone 17 Pro Max Video Reveals Camera-Bar Redesign Days Before Apple Event

A brief Weibo clip, backed by case photos from established leakers, has made a major redesign widely expected despite no confirmation from Apple.

Overview

  • The 10‑second video posted on Weibo purports to show a production iPhone 17 Pro Max in a factory with a full‑width camera bar across the top.
  • Accessory images shared by Evan Blass depict cases matching the bar‑style camera layout, lending credibility to the design leak even as authenticity remains unverified.
  • Leaked material indicates three main lenses in a triangular arrangement with additional sensors, plus a split back that appears to pair a metal camera section with glass to preserve MagSafe charging.
  • Apple’s event is scheduled for September 9, with some outlets reporting preorders could start September 12 and retail availability on September 19, though specifications and colors have not been announced.
  • Reports continue to point to a new ultrathin iPhone 17 Air around 5.5 mm thick, while Google has mocked the rumored bar design and Samsung dummies suggest a similar direction for a future Galaxy S26 Edge.