🚨 Leaked iPhone 17 Spotted in the Wild — Insider Confirms It’s the Real Deal

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Looks like Apple’s next big thing just slipped through the cracks. A user on X (formerly Twitter), going by the name @Skyfops, has shared leaked photos of a test unit of the upcoming iPhone 17, expected to launch this fall. And the twist? Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman — one of the most trusted Apple insiders — has already confirmed the leak’s authenticity.
The Leak: Real-World Prototype Caught on Camera

The photos appear to show an Apple engineer or tester using what looks like the iPhone 17 in a real-world setting. The design closely matches renders released earlier this year by insider Majin Bu.

Here’s what we know based on the images and previous leaks:

iPhone 17 Air will reportedly feature a single rear camera and a horizontal camera bump.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models will also sport prominent camera humps, but the design language is changing.

The back panel will use a hybrid of glass and aluminum, giving it a fresh, two-tone look.

Images sourced from @Skyfops
When’s It Coming?

All signs point to the Fall 2025 Apple Event — Apple’s usual annual iPhone showcase — as the official reveal date. With leaks like this gaining momentum, we can expect even more details to emerge in the coming weeks.
Is Apple Shifting Its Design Philosophy?

Apple seems to be taking bigger swings with hardware aesthetics — the horizontal camera layout and mixed materials may signal a new chapter for the iPhone’s look and feel. With tech and AI innovation heating up, this could be Apple’s answer to standing out in a saturated flagship market.

What do you think of the leaked design? Love it? Hate it?
Is the single-camera Air model a return to simplicity or a downgrade?

Drop your takes below.

[rafihasan]

The horizontal camera bump is a bold move — definitely feels like Apple is trying to visually reset the iPhone line. I’m curious if the single-camera Air will have the same power under the hood or if it’s just aesthetics over function.

[Nahiar806]

Single rear camera in 2025? Unless there’s some crazy AI magic baked in, that feels like a step backward. Apple usually doesn’t chase trends, but this design screams "different for the sake of different.

[Maxwell]

Not gonna lie, the two-tone back gives me old-school iPhone 5 vibes — and I kinda love it. If the leaks are real, this might be the first iPhone in years that actually looks fresh.