iPhone 17 Pro Max: Anticipated Features and Potential Design Changes Emerge

Rumors surrounding Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max are beginning to surface, offering glimpses into potential upgrades and design modifications for the anticipated device. While an official announcement is not expected until September 2025, leaked information and speculation provide early insights into what consumers might expect.

Based on historical trends, Apple typically unveils new iPhones during the second week of September. While previous launches adhered to Tuesday or Wednesday announcements, the iPhone 16 shifted this pattern to a Monday, introducing some uncertainty regarding the precise unveiling date. However, industry analyst Mark Gurman now supports the likelihood of an announcement occurring on either Monday, September 8th, Tuesday, September 9th, or Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. Pre-orders are tentatively slated to commence the following Friday (potentially September 12th, although September 5th remains a possibility), with device shipments expected around September 19th – or potentially earlier on September 12th.

One emerging design detail involves a potential replacement for the traditional volume and mute buttons. Leaks suggest Apple may implement a unified control button, possibly sharing a similar aesthetic to the existing Camera Control key, allowing users to adjust volume or activate custom functions via swiping or pressing. Past prototypes, like those associated with the iPhone 14 Pro, have explored integrating multiple buttons into a single unit, although the extent of this modification remains unconfirmed.

Color options under consideration include Dark Green Titanium, Teal Titanium, and Green Titanium, with Teal Titanium currently perceived as the most probable choice. Other sources suggest a broader range of colors including black, white, dark blue, orange, gray, or brown. An image showcasing an orange variant has surfaced online, eliciting varied reactions from enthusiasts.

Finally, leaked specifications point towards a potential increase in device thickness, measuring approximately 163.04 x 77.59 x 8.75mm.