3 features we hope Apple brings to the iPhone 17

The next batch of iPhones is nearly upon us, so let’s make some wishes while we still can.

Apple is all set to announce the iPhone 17 lineup in a couple of weeks, but we still don’t know anything about these phones for certain just yet. Sure, there are lots of rumors and leaks to go off of, but for now, they only exist in our heads. With that in mind, here are 3 of the biggest features we hope Apple brings to the iPhone 17 lineup.

120Hz displays across the lineup

Apple has been way, way behind the curve when it comes to refresh rates for years.

Sure, more expensive models like the iPhone 16 Pro have had 120Hz displays for a few years now, but it’s impossible to get an iPhone with a smooth display like that for less than $1,000, barring any huge discounts. That’s aggravating because even the budget version of Google’s Pixel phones has a 120Hz display for only $500. What gives?

The good news is that this isn’t just an idle wish on our part. Rumor has it that the entire iPhone 17 line will have 120Hz displays for the first time. Apple might be several years late to the party, but we’re glad it arrived anyway.

Fun colors for the Pro models

For years, Apple has offered fun, vibrant color options for base model iPhones, but kept things boring with the iPhone Pro phones. For instance, the iPhone 16 comes in a gorgeous pink hue, while the 16 Pro comes in white, black, and a couple different varieties of beige. Yuck.

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Fortunately, this is another wish that’s backed up by leaks. Leaker Sonny Dixon recently posted some photos on X of iPhone 17 Pro dummy models, and while two of the four colors are still white and black, there also appear to be dark blue and orange hues this time. That’s definitely an improvement over previous years, but Apple can still do better. Give us a pink iPhone Pro next time.

Reverse wireless charging

Getting caught away from home with a depleted AirPods charging case isn’t the worst thing in the world, but it’s certainly not fun, either.

That’s where reverse wireless charging would come into play. If this were added to any of the iPhone 17 phones, it would allow users to charge other Apple devices (at least) by placing them on the back of an overturned iPhone, effectively turning it into a portable wireless charger. That way, you could set your AirPods case down for 10 to 15 minutes and at least get enough juice to fuel your commute home from work.

Luckily, once again, this wish has some meat on the bone. A leaker named Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo posted just this week that the iPhone 17 Pro models might offer reverse wireless charging. While it’s far from certain, this would just make too much sense for Apple not to do at some point.