This one rumor has me more excited about the iPhone 17 than anything else

The latest rumors revolving around the iPhone 17 lineup that Apple is expected to unveil tomorrow (September 9) at its big Awe Dropping event potentially reveal every single detail for all four new handsets, from the iPhone 17 to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and that ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air. However, no one rumored spec has me as jazzed as the upgraded telephoto cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

According to the latest reports – and yes, I take all of these rumors with a grain of salt – both flagship Pro models will feature 48MP, 8x optical telephoto cameras.

This is a big deal. First, it brings the next iPhone 17 Pro Max one big step closer (and even surpassing in one way) to its nearest rival, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, which already has a 50MP 5X optical zoom periscope ...