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iPhone 17 Pro Max buried in America’s 250th anniversary time capsule: to be opened in 2276

A time capsule containing an iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange has been buried to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, with plans to unseal the device in 2276.

Key Points

  • The time capsule includes representative items from every U.S. state to document the current era.
  • The iPhone 17 Pro Max is stored with digital artifacts saved within the device's Notes application.
  • Experts suggest the phone's battery will likely degrade long before the scheduled 250-year storage period concludes.
  • The capsule is officially designated to remain sealed until America’s 500th anniversary in the year 2276.

Why it Matters

This project highlights the challenges of digital preservation as physical hardware and battery technology struggle to survive over multi-century timelines. It serves as a cultural experiment regarding how future generations will access and interpret the personal technology defining our current digital age.
9to5Mac Published by Michael Burkhardt
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