I like the Pixel 9 look so much that I might just get the iPhone 17

Even though it's still just December 2024 and we won't see the iPhone 17 series until fall next year, the leaks and rumors about it are already flooding in – and they are all over the place, giving us a lovely mix of conflicting info.

One leak claims that the iPhone 17 Pro Max might get a fresh look for its rear camera island. Instead of the usual box in the top left corner with lenses arranged in a triangle, the leak showed a horizontal camera bar – much like what we've seen on Google's Pixel 9.

However, just hours later, another leak shut that down, saying no way, no horizontal camera bar for the Pro Max. Design tweaks? Sure. But that specific change? Nope. However, there's still the possibility that a different iPhone 17 model – maybe the rumored Air or Slim – could sport a horizontal camera bar, as an earlier leak had suggested.

Now, I'm not here to dive into which leak is the gospel truth and which ones are just smoke. I'm here to talk about the leaks, saying design changes are on the way. Why? Because honestly, I'm a huge fan of the Pixel 9's look. And if Apple decides to bring something like that to the iPhone 17, whether it's the Pro models or a potential Slim/Air variant, sign me up.

The iPhone could use a fresh look

Design innovation these days isn't exactly something you see every day. I don't know about you, but in my opinion, we've kinda lost the character of things somewhere along the way. It's not just smartphones looking the same – it's cars (especially electric ones), buildings, and even street lamps and benches. And I think the Pixel still has a character, so, yeah, a change in its direction is welcome in my book. And after a few generations of the same ol' iPhone design, I'm definitely ready for a change.