The next flagship iPhone is expected to show an updated design. But a new report flatly contradicts the most recent rumor.

In contrast, leaked iPhone 17 Pro Max images suggest it will feature a horizontal camera layout, marking a design shift for Apple’s larger flagship model. However, reports indicate that neither device will feature a prominent camera island, hinting at a sleeker design overall.

Outside of this design change, other iPhone 17 Pro Max rumors about the phone's material have emerged. Some leakers say it will switch to aluminum, and some say it will stay titanium. We've also heard the phone will have a 6.9-inch OLED display with a 1-120Hz refresh rate.

Contrary to recent reports, the iPhone 17 Pro will not feature a horizontal camera layout, according to the leaker known as

For the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple is rumoured to use a combination of aluminium and glass. The top half is expected to be aluminium, while the bottom half will be glass to support wireless charging functionalities.

The iPhone 16 is still only a few months old, but that doesn't stop the rumor mill from churning out speculation about Apple's upcoming devices. There's already been plenty of buzz about what we could see with the next iPhone,

And while that deadline is still about a week away, Apple has begun pulling the iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus — the last models with Apple’s proprietary lightning port — from its Swiss online store.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro design has taken a surprising turn, keeping tech fans curious. Leaks suggested a major change to the camera layout, but a new report has contradicted these claims.