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Apple Eyes Major Design Overhaul for September’s iPhone 17 Lineup

Leaked schematics suggest four models with slimmer bodies, vapor chamber cooling in Pro variants, larger screens, fresh color options ahead of Apple’s September unveiling.

iPhone 17 is expected to launch in September.
Caviar has begun pre-orders for custom iPhone 17 models ahead of Apple’s official launch announcement.
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Overview

  • Apple is expected to unveil four iPhone 17 models in mid-September 2025: a standard version, an ultra-slim Air variant, a Pro and a Pro Max.
  • Insider leaks suggest an industrial design overhaul with a skinnier Air chassis and Pro backs featuring a hybrid part-aluminum, part-glass frame instead of titanium.
  • A first-for-iPhone vapor chamber cooling system is rumored for the Pro and Pro Max to improve thermal performance under the next-generation A19 Pro chip.
  • Both the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are tipped to adopt 6.3-inch LTPO displays with 120 Hz refresh rates, while the Air aims for a 6.6-inch screen within a 5–6 mm body.
  • Apple is reportedly testing new purple and green shades for the base model and a sky blue finish for the Pro lineup, expanding beyond last year’s pastel palette.