iPhone 16's Ripple Effect: What the OnePlus 13T and iPhone 17 Rumors Tell Us
Okay, so the iPhone 16 is still pretty new, right? But the rumor mill is already churning out wild speculation about the iPhone 17! It's crazy, I know. And it all got even weirder when we started hearing about the OnePlus 13T…
A OnePlus Phone…That Looks Kinda Like an iPhone?
Apparently, the OnePlus 13T, which is supposed to drop in April in China, is taking some major design cues from the iPhone 16. Leaks are showing a similar vertical dual-camera setup on the back. But here's where it gets interesting: some leaks show a pill-shaped camera module, just like the iPhone 16, while others show something more…horizontal. It's confusing, to say the least! But it really shows how much Apple's designs influence the rest of the industry, doesn't it?
iPhone 17: A Total Redesign? Maybe…
Now, the iPhone 17 rumors are even wilder. We're talking about some serious design changes, especially for the Pro models. Dummy units – those mock-up phones used for testing – suggest a big shift from the current square camera bump. Instead, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max might have a longer, oval-shaped camera module. Whoa.
And then there's the rumored iPhone 17 Air. This ultra-thin model might sport a horizontal camera bar – a HUGE departure from what Apple usually does. It could be the slimmest iPhone ever! But there might be a trade-off – some rumors say they're considering getting rid of the SIM tray altogether. That’s a big deal for many people.
What We *Think* We Know About the iPhone 17 (for now…)
iPhone 17 Air: Think super-thin, a big 6.6-inch display, and possibly just one camera lens. Interesting choice if that's true.
iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max: Those bigger camera modules we talked about, plus a fancy dual-tone aluminum and glass design. Plus, an improved MagSafe experience could be a nice addition.
All Models (Hopefully!): 120Hz ProMotion displays – maybe with an always-on feature, finally! A new A19 chip (or A19 Pro for the Pros), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and hopefully some serious durability upgrades.
So, what's the bottom line? It's still early days, but the iPhone 17 is shaping up to be quite the departure from what we're used to. And with a rumored September launch, we'll find out the truth soon enough! Let's just hope those leaks are accurate.
