iPhone 17 has been mocked before it was released

Google has just released a new commercial to promote the Pixel 9 Pro phone line, openly mocking Apple for the rumored camera cluster design on the iPhone 17 line.

Rumored iPhone 17 design, in which the camera cluster is said to resemble Google Pixel models. Photo: 9to5Mac .

The minute-long video is structured as a podcast between two “protagonists”: an iPhone and a Pixel — both anthropomorphized with their own voices and personalities.

In what seemed like a harmless conversation, iPhone initially expressed surprise at the rumors that it would have a Pixel-like design, but was quickly forced to admit that it had repeatedly been “behind” Google in introducing new features.

Google makes no secret of its offensive intentions. Instead of metaphors or subtle imagery, the script is straight to the point, full of irony. Pixel repeatedly “subtly” reminds us of the feature’s launch timeline, while iPhone both dodges and… confesses.

Image from Google promotional video.

Specifically, below is the Vietnamese-translated dialogue:

" Pixel: Hi everyone, I'm Pixel, and this is my friend - iPhone.

iPhone: Good morning.

Pixel: There have been a lot of rumors lately about your upcoming redesign.

iPhone: That sounds crazy. Can you imagine me doing what you did years ago?

Pixel: That sounds a bit far-fetched.

iPhone: I mean... one time you came out with Night Sight, then a year later I got Night Mode.

Pixel: Coincidence."

The video ends with the iPhone repeating what the Pixel said verbatim: “We want to remind everyone that these are all just rumors.” The Pixel turns to react: “Unbelievable!”, while the iPhone innocently replies: “What’s the matter?”.

This isn’t the first time Google has used the iPhone as a “co-star” in its Pixel marketing campaigns. In the past, the company has used “iPhone vs. Android”-style ads to mock Apple’s controversial design decisions. A recent example is a series of videos revolving around Apple’s forced switch to a USB-C charging port on the iPhone 15 — which Google sees as clear evidence that Apple is always “behind” the technology trends that Android has long implemented.

However, all images and information related to the design of the iPhone 17's camera cluster are currently just rumors. The official design will only be confirmed by Apple in September, at the company's annual launch event. At that time, the new iPhone series including iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and especially the super-thin iPhone 17 Air model are expected to be officially revealed.

Reactions to the rumored iPhone 17 design began to flare up in late April, after leaked images of mockups of the four new models were widely shared on social media. The account @SonnyDickson – a source who often posts early information about Apple – posted a series of images that were said to be physical models of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max.

Mockup photos of iPhone 17 models were leaked by an account.

These models, although not functional, are often produced based on leaked drawings from the supply chain for accessory makers. In this series of images, users can clearly see two color options, black and white, as well as significant changes in design.

The most controversial highlight is the horizontal camera bar on the back – replacing the traditional square cluster that has been associated with the iPhone for many years. This design has appeared consistently in many recent rumors and is increasingly believed to become a reality.

Additionally, the series of models also shows that Apple may adopt a monochrome color scheme between the back and the camera cluster, instead of a two-tone color scheme as some previous leaks have predicted - a detail that matches recent information from expert Mark Gurman.

Source: https://znews.vn/chua-ra-mat-iphone-17-da-bi-che-nhao-post1551670.html