Let’s dive into the wildest rumor this Friday! There’s some buzz on Weibo: Apple is reportedly developing an exclusive color matching the Liquid Glass design of iOS 26…
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A Hue Inspired by Liquid Glass
The tipster Instant Digital claims to have heard about a special color
for the iPhone 17 Pro, which he describes as related to the Liquid Glass
design. According to him, this isn’t just any white, but rather a shifting iridescent white that subtly changes its appearance depending on the light and angle, giving it a dynamic look (similar to pearl nail polish?).
This color might reflect the new software aesthetics of iOS 26, characterized by translucent effects and fluid textures reminiscent of polished glass. In this way, Apple seems to be aiming to unify its hardware and software design, offering a finish that creates a visual interplay in sync with the system’s interface.
Although Instant Digital has previously revealed accurate information—like the yellow finish of the iPhone 14 that no one believed or the Milanese loop for the Apple Watch Ultra 2—his track record isn’t flawless, and this leak might therefore be taken with a grain of caution.
A Range of Colors Expected Across the Series
Last Wednesday, Macworld got hold of internal documents and published a list of the supposed colors for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro. According to this leak, a white color option would indeed be available across the entire range, alongside shades like black, gray, deep blue, and a brand-new coppery orange. However, nothing yet confirms or refutes the possibility of this Liquid Glass color…
Meanwhile, yeux1122 also fueled speculations this week by releasing images of accessories purported to reflect the future colors of the iPhone 17 Pro. Interestingly, the white color was not featured. However, a mysterious Transparent color was found…
A New Design Paving the Way for New Finishes
While the iPhone 16 Pro exclusively featured a titanium chassis, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to mark a shift with a design that combines glass and aluminum, opening up possibilities for unprecedented surface effects and play of light.
Apple could take advantage of this material evolution to introduce a completely revamped color palette, set to be unveiled at the September keynote, where the iPhone 17 range is anticipated.