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Dave LeClair

iPhone 17 could have a variable aperture — here's why that matters to you

IPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand.

Despite the iPhone 16 still awaiting its release, rumors about the iPhone 17 keep rolling in. The latest report suggests that Apple will bring a much-needed photography feature to at least one model in the 2025 iPhone lineup for the first time.

The claim can be found in the same The Information piece detailing Apple's foldable plans. It says the Cupertino-based company wants to add a variable aperture to at least one iPhone 17 model. For photographers, this could be a game-changing feature, which could mean passing on an iPhone 16 upgrade to hold out for the 2025 phone.

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