Apple’s highly anticipated new phones, the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, were previously reported to be experiencing a significant camera issue. This issue, which appeared in photos taken by a CNN reporter during a concert, causes black squares and white wavy lines to appear in the images.
Update Coming for iPhone 17 Pro Camera
These visual artifacts occur “in rare situations,” particularly when LED screens are very bright and reflect directly onto the camera. Apple confirmed that it is aware of the issue and has developed a software solution. The company announced that the fix will be available to users with an upcoming software update.

The fact that the new iPhone models will go on sale on Friday, September 19th makes the timing of this update even more crucial. Apple has not yet announced the exact date of the update, but it is expected to take swift action to prevent this issue from occurring for new users.