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These ultra-thin iPhone 17 cases are for people who hate cases

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Back and side view of the iPhone 17 Air without a case, showing its slim silhouette and camera layout.
The iPhone 17 Air introduces a remarkably slim profile — ideal for pairing with a 0.02-inch ultra-thin case.
Photo: Case Luxury

If you’re planning to get a new iPhone 17 and are already making a list of must-have accessories, an iPhone 17 Ultra Thin Case from Case Luxury should be near the top. They measure just 0.02 inches thin, and they perfectly show off Apple’s renowned industrial design.

There is an Ultra Thin Case that fits each iPhone 17 model like it was built alongside it. There’s no excess bulk, no chunky edges, just a smooth, satin matte finish that keeps fingerprints away and feels grippy enough without being tacky. Plus, the cases come in multiple colors, so you can find one that’s right for you.

iPhone 17 Pro tipped to get 12GB RAM, $100 higher price tag

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Will you be willing to pay more for the iPhone 17 Pro?
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Apple will bump the RAM to 12GB and the base storage to 256GB on at least three iPhone 17 models. Combined with other improvements, TrendForce analysts believe the iPhone 17 Pro will cost $100 more than its predecessor.

Yet, the analysts project the iPhone 17 lineup will see a 3.5% increase in shipments over the 2024 iPhone 16.

iPhone 17 Pro leak teases longer battery life and cooler performance

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iPhone 17 Pro might run cooler under load.
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro family may use more efficient displays and feature improved thermal efficiency. They will seemingly also pack bigger batteries to deliver long battery life.
The information comes from a Chinese leaker known for his accurate iPhone-related leaks in the past.

iPhone 17 desperately needs these Pixel 10 AI features

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When it comes to AI, the iPhone severely lags Google's Pixel phones. Swiping these AI features would be a great start.
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Google’s new Pixel 10 lineup shows just how much fun (and just how useful) AI can be on a phone. If Apple really wants the iPhone 17 lineup to shine, it should steal a few pages from Google’s playbook.

The iPhone 17 needs more than impressive new hardware to stand out from the crowd. It needs new AI features to make an impact, especially with the Pixel 10 raising the bar.

iPhone 17 Pro rumors: The complete rundown

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iPhone 17 Pro rumor roundup
Here's what the rumors say about the iPhone 17 Pro.
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In less than a month, the iPhone 17 Pro rumors will pay off — or not — when Apple takes the wraps off its iPhone 17 models. While the entire lineup will get a big revamp this year, the iPhone 17 Pro should still be the star of the show.

Leaks and rumors already revealed quite a lot about the iPhone 17 Pro, giving us a solid idea of what’s in store. Here’s a quick refresher of what to expect.

iPhone 17 Pro may break Apple’s long-standing $999 streak

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iPhone 17 and 17 Air may lack ProMotion display features
The debate continues over whether all four iPhone 17 models will get ProMotion display, or if two of them will just be 120Hz.
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Apple may charge an extra $50 for the iPhone 17 Pro. But it could also finally increase the 128GB base storage in favor of a roomier option.

A $50 price bump means the iPhone 17 Pro will cost $1,050 in the U.S. before taxes.

The exact day Apple launches the iPhone 17 is …

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iPhone 17 is barely a month away!
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Those eager to get their hands on one of the upcoming iPhone 17 models should mark their calendars. Information supposedly leaking out of a German wireless carrier indicates Apple’s next-generation smartphones will launch during a fall product-launch event on September 8.

No matter whether this leak is legitimate or not, just using Apple’s previous habits to estimate the iPhone 17 launch day turns up September 8 as a very likely possibility.

Masked iPhone 17 Pro prototype spotted in the wild

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Did someone just spot an iPhone 17 Pro test unit?
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An alleged iPhone 17 Pro prototype may have just made its first real-world appearance. Blurry images shared online show what looks like a masked iPhone — one that closely matches the design rumors for the iPhone 17 Pro.

While the authenticity is hard to verify, the timing and details point to this possibly being a late prototype unit.

iPhone 17 Pro camera could blow away expectations with 8x lens

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iPhone 17 and 17 Air may lack ProMotion display features
8x optical shooter with a moving lens on iPhone 17 Pro — Too good to be true?
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro may pack bigger camera changes than initially rumored. It could sport a higher resolution 8x zoom camera, a new pro camera app with advanced manual controls, and another Camera Control button on the phone’s top edge.

The information comes from a tipster working for a company producing an iPhone 17 Pro commercial.

New report confirms all iPhone Series 17 color options

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report confirms all iPhone Series 17 color options
An X.com user displays the colors using Pantone selections. On the left is iPhone 17; top right is iPhone 17 Air and bottom right shows the Pro colors.
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Apple’s complete — and surprisingly broad — iPhone 17 color palette got confirmation through internal Apple documents, according to a new report. Expanding on recent leaks, the new information reveals the most diverse selection in years across all four models expected to launch in September.

The confirmation comes as Apple prepares to refresh its entire smartphone lineup with new features including the A19 chip, 12GB of RAM for Pro models, and the introduction of the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air to replace the iPhone 16 Plus.

iPhone 17 Pro may sport 5 colors, including cool new copper-orange

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iPhone 17 Pro colors
The orange and dark blue options look racier than the usual Pro hues.
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After last week’s iPhone 17 color revelations, fresh component leaks suggest Apple might introduce its boldest iPhone Pro color yet, come September. This time, camera lens covers reveal a potential brand-new copper-orange finish that would mark a significant departure from the company’s traditional Pro palette. The other possible colors are black, gray, silver and a dark blue that harkens back to iPhone 15 Pro’s most striking hue.

Expect to see these 9 colors in iPhone Series 17 models

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9 colors in iPhone Series 17 models
These camera ring protector rings always match the iPhone colors.
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 should offer a fresh take on color options, with new leaks suggesting five colors for the base iPhone 17 and four for the iPhone 17 Air model. The latest information comes from leaked images of third-party camera lens protector rings. They’re designed to match Apple’s official iPhone color offerings.

iPhone 17 Pro camera bar could prompt Apple logo relocation

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The Apple logo could be on the move in the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro.
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The most significant design change to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max might force a secondary modification. The large camera bar reportedly coming to the two premier models could push down the location of the Apple logo, according to a noted tipster.

If true, the new location might cause problems for case makers and irritate MagSafe users.

Get a sneak peek at the entire iPhone 17 series

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Take a look at all four iPhone 17 series models (see below).
Concept image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

You don’t need to wait until September to see the four models in the iPhone 17 series. Images of them leaked out already, including a new glamour shot showing the entire collection, including the slim model likely called the iPhone 17 Air.

A highlight of the image is the rumored move from a camera hump to a camera bar in most of Apple’s upcoming handsets.

New Apple MagSafe charging pucks could double iPhone charging speeds

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MagSafe 50W charging pucks
They look the same as existing Apple MagSafe charging pucks, but they'll bring more power.
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The iPhone could soon take a big leap in wireless charging technology, with new MagSafe 50W charging pucks that support the upcoming Qi 2.2 standard. A well-known leaker found regulatory filings that reveal two new MagSafe charger models from Apple that could enable dramatically faster wireless charging speeds, at least for newer handsets.

iPhone 17 Pro might miss out on major display upgrade

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Will iPhone SE owners buy iPhone 16e
No anti-reflective upgrade for this year's iPhone.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

The iPhone 17 Pro will reportedly miss out on a key display upgrade. Apple seems set to skip the planned anti-reflective coating on its next Pro iPhones.

Apple offers a similar nano-texture coating as an optional upgrade on the MacBook Pro lineup.

iPhone 17 ‘Air’ and Pro models set to get memory boost for AI

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Even the rumored super-slim iPhone 17 "Air" may get 12GB RAM to handle AI tasks.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Most of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup may receive a significant memory upgrade that will power the next generation of Apple Intelligence features, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Thursday. The iPhone Series 17 RAM boost will even come to the rumored ultra-thin iPhone 17 “Air.”

Final iPhone 17 Pro design might defy the leaks

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The iPhone 17 Pro's design changes may or may not impress you.
Concept image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro lineup might not ship with as many design changes as rumors initially suggested. Instead, a new report says the iPhone 17 Pro could look much like the iPhone 16 Pro.

Despite this, Apple reportedly will introduce the biggest design changes to the iPhone lineup this year since the iPhone 12 in 2020.

Take your best look yet at the whole iPhone 17 series

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Apple can’t keep secrets from tipsters.
Concept image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

We aren’t left wondering what the four models in the upcoming iPhone 17 series will look like — not when a picture of “dummy” units posted Thursday reveals the design of each of them.

These show the rumored move from a camera hump to a camera bar in most of Apple’s upcoming handsets, and the back panel on the two Pro models will employ a new design.

iPhone 17 Pro models might sport huge camera humps

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That’s a sizable camera hump, no doubt about it.
Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

A CAD drawing purportedly showing the entire iPhone 17 line leaked out Sunday, possibly giving the world its best look yet at Apple’s entire 2025 handset lineup. The standout in the image is the super-size camera humps on the two iPhone 17 Pro models.

If the drawings prove accurate, the iPhone 17 will receive less of a design change. The rumored iPhone 17 Air also puts in an appearance in the leaked drawing.

And if you’re wondering how to get better camera quality on iPhone, the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro’s video upgrades could redefine mobile photography and potentially make traditional cameras obsolete. Read more here.