Apple’s Periscope Camera Stays Pro-Only Next Year
Apple’s introduced the iPhone 16 lineup in September, consisting of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Among these, only the Pro models feature the advanced periscope telephoto camera. For those hoping next year’s non-Pro iPhone 17 models might include this feature, it seems unlikely.
According to South Korean publication The Elec, the periscope telephoto camera will remain exclusive to the Pro models in the iPhone 17 series. This decision comes despite LG Innotek, the supplier for iPhone camera modules, investing in new facilities that could potentially support upgraded components for the iPhone 17 series.
The upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is rumored to include four variants: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air (or Slim, depending on its final name), iPhone 17 Pro...