GADGETS | Apple iPhone 17: Bigger display, smarter camera, faster chip
Powered by the A19 chip built on third-generation 3-nanometer technology, the iPhone 17 is designed for improved gaming, AI applications, and longer battery life.
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Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17, its latest flagship, and the a device feels like a solid step forward rather than a radical reinvention.
The phone features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, offering smoother scrolling and improved brightness that hits 3,000 nits outdoors. The thinner bezels and contoured design make it feel more modern, while the new Ceramic Shield 2 promises better scratch resistance and less glare.
On the performance side, the A19 chip, built on 3-nanometer tech, delivers significant gains in speed and efficiency. Early benchmarks point to faster graphics and smoother multitasking, with Apple claiming up to 30 hours of video playback. The new Adaptive Power Mode also learns usage habits to stretch battery life, while fast charging can hit 50% in 20 minutes with the right adapter.
The camera system gets notable upgrades. Apple has gone all-in with 48MP across its main, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses. The standout, however, is the new Center Stage front camera — an 18MP sensor that supports both portrait and landscape selfies without rotating the phone. It uses AI to automatically expand the frame for group shots and offers ultra-stabilized 4K HDR video. For content creators, the ability to record from front and rear cameras at once is a useful addition.
Storage now starts at 256GB, double last year’s entry level, with a 512GB option available. The iPhone 17 supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and eSIM-only models in certain regions. iOS 26 comes preinstalled, introducing Apple Intelligence features like live translation and smarter photo tools.
The device will be available in five colors — black, lavender, mist blue, sage, and white — with preorders opening September 12 and shipping on September 19.
The iPhone 17 isn’t a dramatic redesign, but it refines nearly every aspect — brighter display, tougher glass, more versatile cameras, and a performance boost. For those holding onto older iPhones, this looks like a meaningful upgrade.
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