iPhone 17 Pro Max included in time capsule for U.S. 250th anniversary

An Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphone has been selected for inclusion in the AMERICA250 time capsule, established to mark the United States' 250th anniversary. The capsule was officially sealed yesterday and is planned to be opened in 2276, coinciding with the nation's 500th anniversary.

The time capsule contains representative items from various U.S. states intended to document contemporary society. According to a video reported by Fox News, a Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro Max was placed inside the capsule. The information regarding the phone's inclusion stems from a Fox News report.

It remains uncertain if the phone will be functional upon its opening in over 250 years. Experts suggest the internal battery is highly likely to have failed completely after such an extended period, making it difficult to power on the device even if its physical condition is preserved. Reactivating the device would likely require battery replacement or other interventions.

Despite potential functionality issues, the digital content saved within the iPhone, such as notes, could offer future generations insights into early 21st-century life and thought. This 'digital artifact' serves as a testament to contemporary digital civilization in an era of rapid advancement in personal electronics, where future technologies may be beyond current imagination.