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Front Page Tech host Jon Prosser shares that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will have the ability to record video using the front and back cameras at the same time.
The feature currently exists on some apps within the App Store, like Snapchat, but can now be achieved using the built-in Camera app. This feature would be advantageous for creators on YouTube and TikTok, since it would be simpler to place a video of one's face over an outward-facing video.
A hands-on video by YouTube channel Front Page Tech recently unveiled a special feature for the new iPhone 17 Pro. The eagerly awaited iPhone 17 series, launching in September, will likely come with a redesigned look and improved display. The attention will be on camera specs and the improvements the iPhone 17 Pro is likely to introduce.
According to previous leaks, the iPhone 17 Pro is said to bring a new camera design, deviating from the square-shaped camera bump of previous models. Leaks show Apple can use a pill-shaped or rectangular-shaped camera module, which can make the phone look different while enhancing camera functionality.
One of the high points of the iPhone 17 Pro could be its better camera sensors. As per reports, all the models in the iPhone 17 series will feature a 24-megapixel front camera, a big upgrade compared to the iPhone 16 Pro's 12-megapixel sensor. This should provide better selfies and video quality.
At the back, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is tipped to feature three 48-megapixel lenses: a main camera, ultra-wide lens, and tetraprism periscope telephoto lens. Assuming this is true, it would be the first time an iPhone will feature three 48-megapixel rear cameras. The Pro devices might also feature a mechanical aperture, allowing one to manually control light intake — perfect for taking improved photos under different lighting.
Though this would sound revolutionary to Apple, it is not exactly new in the smartphone market. Samsung has included dual recording on its Galaxy S21 lineup. Similar functionality is supported by apps such as Snapchat as well. Yet, integrating it into native iPhone camera functionality would provide Apple users with an easy means to use it during FaceTime or other activities.
While it is exciting, keep in mind that Jon Prosser is still a polarizing figure in the tech world. More reliable Apple insider Mark Gurman from Bloomberg last week wrote off Prosser's iOS 19 rumors as stale or fabricated. This casts doubt on the credibility of the leak.
Leads can be thrilling, but they are sometimes hit and miss. The best way to learn about what Apple has in store is to wait until they officially announce it in September. In the meantime, tech enthusiasts need to take all rumors with a grain of salt and wait for the confirmed information.
Although intriguing leaks of a new camera design, dual filming, and enhanced sensors for the iPhone 17 Pro have appeared, caution should be exercised with the source being questionable. Waiting for September's official word is recommended.
