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iPhone 17 Pro reintroduces a glass cutout for 5G mmWave antenna on U.S. models


Apple introduced its iPhone 17 lineup today, and the new iPhone 17 Pro models include an interesting new design quirk...

The iPhone is now largely made of aluminum, requiring Apple to revert to an old design technique: a glass cutout for 5G mmWave passthrough. Either way, it’s an interesting design decision that you might’ve missed if you weren’t paying too close attention. He’s also an indie iOS developer in his free time, and has published numerous apps over the years.

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