Got your sights set on the next iPhone? The latest colorful rumor that came out last weekend is that the iPhone 17 base model could come in purple or green.
In a post on X, well-known leaker Majin Bu teased the potential new colors for the iPhone, saying that Apple may just choose purple. And earlier this month, there were rumors of sky blue being added to the color lineup, too. We'll get to all of that in a minute.
While the rumored iPhone 17 may get a new camera design and faster charging capabilities -- and even a skinnier model -- the colors are always the fun, fresh and exciting updates to me.
Over the years, we've been surprised by new iPhone colors, like yellow, pink and ultramarine. The current iPhone 16 and 16 Plus color options are ultramarine, pink, teal, white and black. The iPhone Pro and Pro Max come in four titanium colors: desert, natural, black and white.
The rumored iPhone 17 is rumored to drop in September, so until Apple says more, we're all playing the guessing game, with the help of some leaks and rumors.
Here's what we're hearing about possible iPhone 17 colors and a look at past color options.
Purple could also be in the works
Bu posted another rumor on X and their blog recently that Apple is testing purple and green, but that purple could be another new color for the iPhone 17's base models.
Bu said that purple could meet Apple's rumored demand for more personalization while blending into Apple's ecosystem for its other products.
If green is added to the iPhone 17 lineup, Bu says it could be a "fresh and natural tone, ideal for a minimalist yet striking aesthetic."
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