iPhone 17 Pro Leak: 8× Optical Zoom, New Pro Camera App & Dedicated Control Button Likely for September Launch
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro is shaping up to be a major leap in smartphone photography ahead of its expected September 2025 launch (likely September 9–10) with retail availability starting around September 20 in India.
8× Optical Zoom & Continuous Telephoto Lens
Leaked details suggest the Pro models will introduce an 8× optical zoom telephoto lens, replacing the 5× zoom in iPhone 16 Pro. This upgrade may enable continuous optical zoom, offering seamless transitions across focal lengths akin to DSLR functionality.
New Pro Camera App
Apple is reportedly developing a dedicated Pro Camera app tailored for both photo and video creators. With manual controls to rival third-party tools like Halide, Kino, and Filmic Pro, it could either be a brand-new app or a major revamp of the existing Final Cut Camera app.
Additional Camera Control Button
A second Camera Control button is rumored to be added on the top edge of iPhone 17 Pro models, complementing the current side button on iPhone 16. This ergonomic feature is likely aimed at quick access during recording or photography in landscape mode.
