Next year, the iPhone 17 Pro is likely to arrive with significant design changes and other improvements. Recently, several rumors and mock-up renders indicated the iPhone 17 Pro redesign with a horizontal rear camera bar reminiscing the Google Pixel series. This would mark Apple’s exit from its signature triangular camera design since it introduced the Pro series in 2019. However, according to the leaker “Instant Digital”, the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro would feature the same triangular camera layout, rather than the rumored horizontal camera.
In a post on Weibo, Instant Digital mentioned that several sources have confirmed that Apple will change the back design of the iPhone 17 Pro models , but the rear camera will still have a triangular lens arrangement, rather than the horizontal bar design that’s everyone talking about. The leak contradicts the supply chain information coming out of China, which claims “the module will have an elongated oval shape.”
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In 2019, Apple ditched the vertical camera layout and embraced the square camera module on the iPhone 11. This was done to accommodate the ultra-wide lens and improved sensors & optics. After that, the squared camera bump became the new aesthetics standard on the iPhones. This year, Apple reverted to a vertical camera layout with the latest iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus.
Even if Apple sticks with the triangular camera layout, the iPhone 17 Pro models are likely to arrive with some noteworthy changes. Last month, The Information reported that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature “a rectangular camera bump made of aluminum rather than traditional 3D glass”. Whereas, the bottom half will remain the same with the glass to support wireless charging. If this turns out to be legit, the iPhone 17 Pro models will be the first-ever Pro iPhones to feature an aluminum frame, ever since Apple fragmented its iPhone lineup into standard and Pro models.
It’s worth knowing that Instant Digital has a mixed track record of Apple rumors. However, they have sometimes provided surprisingly accurate information like the iPhone 14 in Yellow color, spatial video capture on the iPhone 15 Pro, landscape camera on the latest iPad Pro & iPad Air, nano-texture display option on the M4 iPad Pro , and more. So, we can take the latest iPhone 17 Pro reports seriously.
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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