Apple’s iPhone 17 line will be here soon, and today a rumor indicates the 17 Pro and Pro Max could get an exclusive anti-reflective display feature.Here are the details.Rumored anti-reflective display might come to iPhone 17 Pro after all Juli Clover writes at : Longtime readers might remember that this anti-reflective glass was first rumored back in March.
At the time, leaker Instant Digital claimed that the iPhone 17 glass “will be made into a super-hard [anti-reflective] layer…[and] be more scratch-resistant.” The idea of an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant layer was compelling.But just one month later, reported that Apple encountered production issues that would likely result in the feature not being included after all.That was the last notable time we heard any updates.
Now, it seems, has a new source saying the feature is back on: but only for the iPhone 17 Pro models.9to5Mac’s Take Anti-reflective coating could prove a nice differentiator for Apple’s Pro line this year.Especially since the iPhone 17 Air is sure to draw a lot of attention.
But since rumors have been so back-and-forth on this feature, I’d hold off getting your hopes up yet.Would an anti-reflective, more scratch-resistant display be a big iPhone 17 Pro selling point for you? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessories AirPods Pro 2 (now only $169, down from $249) MagSafe Car Mount for iPhone HomeKit smart plug 4-pack 10-year AirTag battery case 2-pack 100W USB-C fast charging power adapter You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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