that early? So i suppose the design is final?

Doubt it, cause i already seeing some people using iPhone 17 camera design case

Agree too , because most of us was case on , but what i know for europe or american user, most of them tend to using naked , most youtuber u see they are using naked , not even a screen protector lol. So maybe the feeling might be problem for them.

to be fair, it is not fair to judge if the youtubers actually use case or screen protector becos in the video they will never use it, but in real, a lot of them use it.

14 pro series users will have good upgrade if upgrade this year to 17 pro.

1) usb-c
2) more RAM
3) apple intelligence support
4) better camera
5) better battery life...

15 pro max and 16 pro max sides are also aluminium but coated with thin layer of titanium.
The only reason for going back to pure aluminium is just saving cost for Apple.
While their new Air line now retain titanium lolz

What freebies Apple Store TRX gave last year?

Switch at least has some discount vouchers for case/accessories.