IPhone 17 Pro Prototype Rumors: Possible Sightings

A potential prototype of the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Pro has surfaced online, sparking speculation among tech enthusiasts. While Apple’s next flagship device is not expected to be released until September, blurry images shared on X, formerly Twitter, by user @Skyfops, and subsequently amplified by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, suggest a possible early sighting.

The images depict an individual holding a device encased in a thick, black protective shell, a common tactic to obscure the design of unreleased hardware.Alongside this mysterious device, another iPhone, identified as an iPhone 16 Pro, is visible with a sticker on its back.This sticker could possibly conceal a data matrix code used by Apple for tracking internal development units.

The primary reason for the iPhone 17 Pro speculation centers on rumored design changes. Reports suggest the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a rectangular camera bump on its rear, with the LED flash, rear microphone, and LiDAR Scanner arranged vertically on the right side of the bump. The blurry photos appear to show circular openings in the top-right corner of the disguised device, consistent with the placement of the LED flash and LiDAR Scanner.

Mark Gurman expressed his belief that the images might be authentic, stating, “This looks legit.” Though, the context of the sighting, with an individual described as “security” attempting to shield the device, adds an element of intrigue and potential misdirection.

The user who posted the photos is reportedly based in Los Angeles. Even if the device is indeed an iPhone 17 Pro prototype, the current images offer little new facts beyond existing rumors about the device’s design. nevertheless, the sighting provides a tantalizing glimpse into Apple’s ongoing development cycle as the industry eagerly awaits the official unveiling.