While Apple has yet to officially reveal the iPhone 17 Pro, accessory manufacturers are already gearing up for a significant design shift. The rumored horizontal camera bar has sparked a new trend: customizable camera covers. These aren’t your basic boring cases. They’re specialized attachments designed specifically for that camera bump. Because apparently we need more ways to spend money on our already expensive phones.

The iPhone isn’t even announced yet, and we’re already finding new ways to throw money at camera accessories. Classic Apple ecosystem.

These covers will protect your precious lenses while letting you express yourself. Shocking concept. They feature precise cutouts matching the camera and sensor locations shown in leaked renders. Similar to how quantifiable achievements help job seekers stand out, the new design has received mixed reactions from users and critics alike. Clever design guarantees they’ll work seamlessly with cases that have full camera bar cutouts. No bulk added. At least that’s the promise.

The attachment method remains unclear. Magnetic connection seems likely, following Apple’s obsession with all things MagSafe. Speaking of which, MagSafe itself might be evolving. Patents suggest future versions could handle data transmission and user authentication. Faster charging speeds up to 25W might be coming too. About time.

Apple’s accessory market is booming – valued at $25.78 billion this year with no signs of slowing down. Wireless charging and MagSafe have fueled this growth, along with an increasing focus on eco-friendly materials. Manufacturers are producing four different variants with unique camera hole configurations to accommodate the new design. Biodegradable cases are actually a thing now.

The iPhone 17 Pro itself might feature a dual-material design with aluminum on top and glass on the bottom. That’s assuming Apple sticks with its rumored shift from titanium to aluminum frames. The super-slim iPhone 17 Air model will certainly demand its own specialized accessories.

With Wi-Fi 7 support and Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chip on the horizon, connectivity accessories will need upgrades too. The A19 chip using advanced 3nm process will power it all, demanding better power management accessories.

Bottom line: your wallet is about to get lighter. Again. But hey, at least your phone will look cool while bankrupting you.