The iPhone 16 may have just appeared, but leaks about the next-generation iPhone are never too early As such, iPhone 17 rumors seem to be heating up for a release next fall

On X, tipster Majin Bu revealed that next year's iPhone 17 Pro lineup will come in three new color variations, as Bu reported that Apple is “thinking about” new shades for next year's Pro models, hedging their bets

According to Bu, the rumored shades include Teal Titanium, Green Titanium, and Dark Green Titanium Of the three, Green or Dark Green is probably the most likely shade to debut, as Apple likes to keep the Pro line a bit separate from the standard and Plus models The current iPhone offers a teal color option on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus

But we are not ready to believe this rumor First of all, Apple tends to favor subdued colors for its Pro line, so more vibrant colors may not actually be in the cards More vibrant colors tend to be reserved for standard and Plus models, like the pink and ultramarine options in this year's lineup

And second, Majin Boo has a mixed track record when it comes to Apple rumors So we take these rumors with a grain of salt

Apple may play with different colorways as it approaches production of the iPhone 17 series, but even that process is still months away There is quite a bit of time before Apple chooses the colors for next year's iPhones

Currently, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are available in four colors: natural titanium, white titanium, black titanium, and the metallic rose gold Desert Titanium

Next year's lineup is expected to consist primarily of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple is rumored to introduce the iPhone 17 Slim or Air instead of the Plus, which could be the thinnest iPhone ever If this happens, it will be a very different device from the other models Perhaps that is where Apple will play with color