Fans are certain Apple is giving huge clue about secret iPhone 17 design including NEW colours in mysterious event logo UK WIRE

APPLE fans are desperately trying to work out what the mysterious logo for the company’s next big event means.

The Californian tech giant has posted a special version of the Apple logo to promote its upcoming iPhone launch event.

Screenshot — Apple sent out invitations to its next big eventCredit: Apple / The Sun

We’re expecting the new iPhone 17 to debut at the special keynote on Tuesday, September 9.

Apple has given the event the name “Awe Dropping”, but hasn’t revealed what will be announced.

But the company has placed a special interactive Apple logo at the top of its website.

When you drag your finger or mouse cursor over it, the logo changes colour as if it was being viewed through a thermal imaging camera.

And it’ll glow brightly with an orangey-red heat spot, just like in a thermal image.

SECRET APPLE LOGO MEANING

What does it mean? Well, Apple hasn’t said a thing about it.

And the “Awe Dropping” event name doesn’t give us much in the way of a clue either.

But Apple fans have taken to Reddit threads to guess at what it might mean.

One potential option being mulled by fans is that this is a hint at new colours coming to the iPhone.

We might potentially see new blue and orange options available on some of the iPhone 17 models.

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“Apple is just teasing that the new colour on the iPhones,” an Apple fan wrote.

It’s also possible that the thermal imaging design is a hint at new cooling features on Apple gadgets.

The cooler Apple can keep its devices, the greater the potential for boosted performance from its chips.

Chips work less effectively if they get very hot, so Apple could redesign its gadget interiors to provide better thermal efficiency – leaving you with a potentially speedier mobile.

Pink iPhone rear view. — The next iPhone might come in a range of new coloursCredit: Apple

“I think it’s related to the vapour chamber tech and the shift from titanium to aluminium,” one Apple fan wrote on Reddit.

“They’ll have to market hard on the downgrade from more premium materials, so I expect this heat logo is the first step.”

Another option is the idea of infrared – which is often used for health features – being linked to some new wellness tricks.

We’ve already seen rumours that the Apple AirPods might get heart-rate tracking, or that the Apple Watch will add blood pressure monitoring.

IPHONE SCREEN SIZES – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

Here’s how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years – as measured in inches diagonally from corner to corner…

iPhone (2007) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 3G (2008) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 3GS (2009) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 4 (2010) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 4S (2011) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 5 (2012) – 4 inches
iPhone 5S (2013) – 4 inches
iPhone 5C (2013) – 4 inches
iPhone 6 (2014) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 6+ (2014) – 5.5 inches
iPhone 6S (2015) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 6S+ (2015) – 5.5 inches
iPhone SE (2016) – 4 inches
iPhone 7 (2016) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 7+ (2016) – 5.5 inches
iPhone 8 (2017) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 8+ (2017) – 5.5 inches
iPhone X (2017) – 5.8 inches
iPhone XS (2018) – 5.8 inches
iPhone XR (2018) – 6.1 inches
iPhone XS Max (2018) – 6.5 inches
iPhone 11 (2019) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 11 Pro (2019) – 5.8 inches
iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) – 6.5 inches
iPhone SE 2nd gen (2020) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 12 Mini (2020) – 5.4 inches
iPhone 12 (2020) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 12 Pro (2020) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 13 Mini (2021) – 5.4 inches
iPhone 13 (2021) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 13 Pro (2021) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) – 6.7 inches
iPhone SE 3rd gen (2022) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 14 (2022) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 14 Plus (2022) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 14 Pro (2022) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 15 (2023) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 15 Plus (2023) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 15 Pro (2023) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 16 (2024) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 16 Plus (2024) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 16 Pro (2024) – 6.3 inches
iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) – 6.9 inches
iPhone 16e (2025) – 6.1 inches

But Apple hasn’t confirmed either of those features, so they’re just theories for now.

One of the more outlandish theories is that Apple might add a thermal imaging camera to the iPhone.

But that seems unlikely, as it wouldn’t get much use from the general public.

Sadly, Apple hasn’t confirmed exactly what the interactive logo means.

Tim Cook on stage. — Apple chief Tim Cook is expected to make major announcements in early SeptemberCredit: Apple

But we’ll find out for sure on Tuesday, September 9.

APPLE DATES REVEALED

If you want to bag Apple’s new mobile, we recently predicted the exact iPhone 17 release date.

Here were our predictions:

iPhone 17 event announcement – Tuesday, August 26 (Correct)
iPhone 17 event – Tuesday, September 9 (Correct)
iPhone 17 pre-orders – Friday, September 12
iOS 19 release – Monday, September 15
iPhone 17 release date – Friday, September 19

We’re expecting at least four new iPhone models, including a rumoured iPhone 17 Air that’s especially thin.

The gadgets are all expected to run on iOS 26, Apple’s new iPhone software that was announced earlier this year.

And we might see several other Apple gadgets too, including new AirPods, an upgraded Apple Watch, and potentially a revamped Apple Vision Pro headset.

But Apple won’t confirm any details until the keynote, so check back on The Sun for all the latest iPhone news on the day.