Not way back, we heard about some thrilling design modifications that is perhaps coming to the iPhone 15 line, chief amongst these being curved edges, however now it appears like that change is way from set in stone.

That’s to not say the earlier leak was incorrect, however based on LeaksApplePro – a leaker with a decent observe file – speaking to Forbes (opens in new tab), the transfer to curved edges is underneath “robust consideration” however hasn’t but been determined upon.

Forbes notes that the design of a brand new iPhone would often have been finalized by now, so this uncertainty is odd, however might be right down to the present uncertainty inside Apple’s provide chain, which might make a design change more durable to tug off than normal.

In different phrases then, curved edges might be a change that Apple needs, however one which is perhaps tough. Nonetheless, it appears like there’s no less than an excellent probability this variation will occur.

LeaksApplePro additionally had some feedback on the latest declare that some or all iPhone 15 sequence fashions will likely be clad in titanium.

They clarified that it’ll simply be the perimeters that use titanium – which is essentially what was anticipated anyway, since wi-fi charging wouldn’t work by a steel again. Certainly, the again will apparently nonetheless be glass.

In fact, we’d nonetheless take all of this with a pinch of salt provided that the iPhone 15 line in all probability received’t land till September.

Evaluation: plausible claims, however don’t rely on each mannequin getting titanium

The above leaks all sound plausible to us, however within the case of titanium it’s in all probability solely the iPhone 15 Professional and iPhone 15 Extremely that we’d assume will get it, as that’s a much more costly materials than the aluminum of the iPhone 14 or the chrome steel of the iPhone 14 Professional.

A minimum of one supply has particularly stated that solely the highest fashions will get titanium anyway, however different sources have been much less particular, so it’s value being clear on that.

As for the curved sides, the consensus up to now appears to be that each iPhone 15 mannequin will get them – if any do, and that’s plausible.

Apple might do with freshening up the design a bit, particularly on the bottom fashions, which didn’t see any actual modifications this yr, and in contrast to a change in supplies this in all probability wouldn’t improve the associated fee, it could simply assist the upcoming handsets stand out extra among the many greatest telephones.