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iPhone 17 Pro may forego titanium, instead get alumimum & glass

The iPhone 17 Pro models could have some big design changes, including a shift away from titanium in favor of an aluminum frame and a back combining aluminum and glass.

A render of a possible iPhone 17 design

The current generation of iPhones has used a well-worn design of a glass sandwich with a metal frame in the middle. For the Pro models of the iPhone 17, there could be some changes on the way.

The design changes start with a move away from titanium, according to sources of The Information. Apple had previously used titanium to allow its Pro models to be as light as possible while remaining strong.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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