Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station reports that Apple might be changing the camera island design for the iPhone 17 series, potentially adopting a horizontal layout similar to the Google Pixel 9 series.
After redesigning the camera island for the iPhone 16 series with a vertical arrangement, Apple might be switching things up again. Digital Chat Station's report, based on supply chain information, suggests a horizontal camera bump reminiscent of the Google Pixel 9 Pro. The specifics of the lens arrangement and whether this design change will apply to all iPhone 17 models or just the Pro versions remain unclear.
This rumor aligns with a previous report from The Information, which claimed "major design changes" for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. These changes reportedly include a partially glass and partially aluminum back, with an aluminum camera bump similar to the Google Pixel 9 series.
Interestingly, Digital Chat Station predicts that many Android manufacturers will follow Apple's lead with similar camera island designs, though specific brands weren't mentioned. It's important to remember that these are still rumors, and the final design of the iPhone 17 series might differ.
