iPhone 17ケースで期待できる3つの変更

According to two reports, Apple is expecting three changes in the materials used in the iPhone 17 model cases.

The latest concern is for a smooth transition of how the phone's sides merge with the back cover.

Apple has already announced plans for two previous reports regarding material changes it intends to implement in the iPhone 17. These include frame and back material changes.

Moving from Titanium to Aluminum Frames

In a report at the end of last year, Apple said it plans to replace the titanium frames used in its Pro models with aluminum for its standard models.

However, this is not necessarily what The Information is thinking.

The first thing to note is the ambiguous language being used. According to the information, "frame" refers to aluminum, but Apple already uses that term. Apple calls the (i.e., cover around the display) part made of titanium a "band," while internal aluminum metalwork is referred to as a "frame" or "structure."

Transitioning to Part Aluminum and Part Glass Back

The current iPhone back is made of glass, supporting wireless charging. According to the same report, this will change. Apple plans to use aluminum for the large camera module on top and glass below.

The backs of the Pro and Pro Max models will adopt a new design using a combination of aluminum and glass. The upper part of the back will feature a large rectangular camera bump made of aluminum instead of traditional 3D glass. The lower part will remain glass, with one person mentioning this for wireless charging functionality.

Smooth Transition on Both Sides and Back

In today's report, Apple plans to use a new method to connect the back and sides of the case, aiming for a smooth transition. Weibo anonymous source "Fixed-focus digital" made this statement.

The Chinese auto translation is quite heavy, but it seems the post may be referring to a smoother join. The existing connection may not be visually particularly unpleasant, but this could potentially make new models more comfortable.