iPhone 16 hasn't been officially released yet, but leaks about iPhone 17 are already here!

Recently, a well-known blogger has leaked information about the iPhone 17 on social media platforms.

According to the leaked information, the iPhone 17 series will include four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Slim.

The iPhone 17 Plus model has been canceled.

I have to say, Cook sure knows how to shake things up!

First, the mini was released, but due to its short battery life and small screen, it was later upgraded to the Plus model.

However, even the Plus model didn't live up to expectations, and now it's been replaced with the Slim model.

Regarding the long-rumored iPhone 17 Slim, Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known Apple product analyst known for his high accuracy in predicting Apple's new products in recent years, has shared what he knows.

Kuo revealed that the iPhone 17 Slim will have a 6.6-inch screen, slightly smaller than the Plus models in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series but larger than the standard models.

Additionally, Kuo disclosed that the iPhone 17 Slim will have a screen resolution of 2740x1260 pixels, and the Dynamic Island feature introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro series will continue to be used. The chip is expected to be the A19.

By the way, in the latest reports, foreign media have mentioned that the rumored Slim version will be Apple's thinnest iPhone yet.

Although the specific thickness of the iPhone 17 Slim has not been disclosed, being the thinnest iPhone means it will be slimmer than all currently available models.

Among the iPhones currently available on Apple's official website, the iPhone 15 Pro series has a body thickness of 8.25mm, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are 7.8mm thick. The iPhone SE is 7.3mm thick, the iPhone 14 is 7.8mm, and the iPhone 13 is 7.65mm thick. Comparing the models available on Apple's official website, the thinnest is the iPhone 6, with a body thickness of 6.9mm.

Furthermore, the latest reports indicate that all four iPhone 17 series models to be released by Apple next year will be equipped with a 24-megapixel front camera, an upgrade from the 12MP lens in the iPhone 15 series.

In fact, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also stated in January this year that at least one iPhone 17 series model would be equipped with a 24-megapixel front camera featuring a six-element lens, confirming this information from multiple sources with high credibility.

Moreover, according to foreign media reports, the iPhone 17 may introduce a variable aperture to enhance photographers' control over image blur, marking a significant advancement.

Foreign media sources reveal that Apple plans to equip at least one model in the iPhone 17 series with an adjustable aperture.

An aperture refers to the small hole through which light passes to the camera sensor. In professional cameras, the aperture size is usually controlled by a series of adjustable blades to suit the photographer's needs. Most smartphones typically use a fixed aperture, which means the aperture size cannot be adjusted. For example, the iPhone 15 Pro's main and telephoto cameras use an f/1.78 aperture, while the ultra-wide-angle camera uses an f/2.2 aperture. There are exceptions, such as the Xiaomi 14 Plus, which offers a variable aperture range from f/1.42 to f/4.0.

The aperture is crucial in photography as it determines how much light can pass through the sensor during exposure. Adjusting the aperture not only controls the amount of light entering the sensor but also affects the depth of field in the image. A lower aperture value results in a shallower depth of field, where only objects close to the camera are in focus, while the background appears blurred. This is useful for portrait photography, as the creamy blurred background, known as bokeh, enhances the subject's prominence.

While iPhones can simulate the bokeh effect through computational photography, this is achieved through software algorithms rather than physical modifications within the camera.

Given Apple's past practices, new features are typically introduced first in the Pro models before being extended to the standard models. Therefore, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are likely to be the first to feature the variable aperture functionality.

Finally, it's worth noting that the above information is merely speculation, and it's still too early to confirm the specific models and related data of the iPhone 17 series. The official Apple data will serve as the definitive source. Take these leaks with a grain of salt.

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