iPhone 17 Pro max Review Signals Potential Shift to Foldable Future
CUPERTINO, CA – Early impressions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max suggest Apple has delivered a refined, potentially peak smartphone experience, even as the company reportedly prepares to enter the foldable market next year. A recent review details a user’s experience with the new device, alongside reflections on personal security following a prior iPhone theft, and anticipation for Apple’s forthcoming foldable offering.
The reviewer, still adjusting to a cross-body strap adopted after an iPhone was snatched, finds a sense of security with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, the device is viewed as potentially representing the culmination of a design era. Rumors point to the arrival of an “iPhone Fold” in 2025, a form factor the reviewer anticipates embracing, citing a preference for the Pixel Fold’s design and hoping Apple addresses the “crease” issue. This potential shift marks a notable moment for Apple, offering consumers a choice beyond the traditional “slab” smartphone – a welcome change, according to the review.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is currently considered the “peak (pumpkin) phone,” but the reviewer acknowledges the difficulty of returning to a standard smartphone after experiencing a foldable device. The 20th anniversary iPhone remains a potential exception, but for now, the 17 Pro Max represents the pinnacle of Apple’s current smartphone design.
