Full Details (in English):
1. Second Camera Control Button
- Rumor: The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to feature a second Camera Control button on the top edge of the device, in addition to the existing one on the side. This new button would let users quickly access camera settings, especially in landscape orientation.
- Tipster sources: MacRumors tipster, IndianExpress reports, 9to5Mac, and sightings of test units in the wild suggest this might be real.
2. Enhanced Optical Zoom (8× Continuous)
- Rumor: The telephoto lens on the iPhone 17 Pro may offer up to 8× optical zoom, an upgrade over the previous 5× optical zoom. The mechanism may allow continuous zoom through physical movement of lens elements.
3. New ‘Pro Camera’ App
- Rumor: Apple could introduce a new professional-level Camera app, possibly an overhaul of the “Final Cut Camera” app. It would provide richer features tailored for photography and videography enthusiasts, potentially rivaling third-party options like Halide or Filmic Pro.
4. Additional Upgrades
- Front Camera: The phone may upgrade to a 24MP selfie camera, potentially with a slimmer cutout or under-display Face ID feature, possibly replacing the Dynamic Island.
- Launch Timeline & Pricing: The iPhone 17 series, including the Pro models, is expected to launch between September 8–10, 2025, with sales starting around September 19–20. In India, estimated prices are around ₹1,45,000 for Pro and ₹1,64,990 for Pro Max.
5. Future of Camera Control Button
- Rumor: There was speculation that the Camera Control button might be discontinued after the iPhone 17 (i.e., removed in the iPhone 18). But new leaks suggest that the button will continue to iPhone 18, albeit with changes—possibly dropping the capacitive swipe sensor and retaining only a pressure-sensitive mechanism to reduce cost.
