I compared the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max: Here's the best buy for you

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup brings major design shifts - including the debut of the iPhone Air. Here's what to know before choosing your next upgrade.

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Apple's iPhone 17 lineup has finally arrived, bringing four new devices to the table. As expected, the series consists of upgrades to past models such as the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. But this generation is shaking things up by introducing the iPhone Air -- a new addition that Apple says is "the thinnest iPhone ever made." And for the first time in several generations, there will not be a "Plus" model.

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Beyond the iPhone Air, the series also brings in sweeping upgrades across the board. The ...