Apple Skipped the iPhone 18 This Year. Is the iPhone 17 Still a Good Choice? - CNET
Rumors hinted that Apple might split its new iPhone launches this year, and it became official when the company’s fall event revealed only the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. For people who don’t need the pro features — or don’t want to pay top dollar for Apple’s first foldable iPhone — the year-old iPhone 17 will continue to anchor the phone lineup for several months at least.
The iPhone 17 closed the gap between Apple’s entry-level phone and the pricier Pro models last year with long-overdue display upgrades, alongside nifty camera and durability improvements. Apple also made new features like Center Stage (its new selfie camera) and Dual Capture available across the entire lineup, making the iPhone 17 an even better value.
A year later, it will have to compete with newer models till March 2027, since the iPhone 18won’t launch until then alongside the iPhone 18E,...
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