I compared the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max: Here's who should upgrade

Apple made some major design changes with the iPhone 17 lineup, and introduced the iPhone Air. Here are the key considerations for each model.

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup has officially 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 iPhone 17 series will have higher-quality displays, greater overall performance, and refined camera systems for ...