Later this year, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are scheduled to make an appearance during Apple’s September event with a minor change at the back that will make the rear side appear ‘popped’ out from the top. However, a tipster notes that going for this will result in Apple’s logo shifting to the bottom of the two flagships. In practice, this would hardly be considered a paramount change, but the newest rumor claims that just the position change of the logo could force accessory manufacturers to redesign a bevy of products that would otherwise be effortlessly compatible with older models.
Given Apple’s attention to detail, it will likely reposition the magnets around the Apple logo too, possibly requiring accessory makers to go back to the drawing board
The Cupertino giant has a propensity of making these small design changes, and while these may appear as unnecessary moves, it is all part of a bigger goal. The tipster Majin Bu has now stated that the Apple logo will be placed slightly to the bottom of the iPhone 17 Pro’s and iPhone 17 Pro Max’s back side, and it could impact the way we use our accessories. The rumor notes that the move towards the ‘center bottom’ could ‘alter the traditional symmetry’ of Apple devices.
For instance, MagSafe accessories, which clip to iPhones using magnets, require precise alignment. With the logo shifted to the bottom, it could introduce interference, forcing Apple’s accessory manufacturing partners to start from the beginning and design solutions with seamless compatibility in mind. Currently, there is no way of knowing if an iPhone 16 Pro’s or iPhone 16 Pro Max’s MagSafe accessory will be compatible with the iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The tipster mentions that case makers are addressing this challenge and re-evaluating their current designs. An unnamed manufacturer who appears to be close to Majin Bu has put production on hold and is awaiting confirmation from reliable sources. It is important to remember that disseminating such claims will not just be deleterious to potential buyers, but companies too, so it is imperative that readers treat this information with a pinch of salt and we will return with more updates.
News Source: Majin Bu
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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