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Buy the iPhone 16 or Wait for iPhone 17? My Advice After Years of Phone Reviews

Ontario-based case maker Dbrand revealed the iPhone 17 series design, highlighting a larger battery and upgraded storage ahead of the official September 9 launch.

  • Apple plans to hold its iPhone 17 launch event titled 'Awe Dropping' on September 9, featuring four new models including the redesigned iPhone 17 Air.
  • This event follows increasing leaks and case maker previews revealing a larger camera bar and slimmer design, with case makers relying solely on rumored dimensions due to no official Apple hardware contacts.
  • The iPhone 17 Air offers a 6.6-inch display and a frame as thin as 5.5mm, while the vanilla iPhone 17 reportedly maintains 8GB RAM, unlike the 12GB expected in the Air, Pro, and Pro Max models to match flagship standards.
  • Bloomberg's Mark Gurman confirms a radical redesign for the Pro models with a full-width camera bar, split aluminum and glass back, and a new wireless charging cutout, suggesting the most significant change in years.
  • These updates could imply a shift in Apple's design philosophy and performance benchmarks, with pricing rumored to rise by about $100 on Pro models, marking one of Apple's most notable launch events in years.
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The iPhone 17 arrives on September 9th, and the launch will be live-streamed to the public. The base iPhone 17 introduces long-awaited improvements to the standard model, including a larger 6.3-inch display with 120Hz ProMotion. A new 24MP front-facing camera replaces the long-standing 12MP sensor, while 12GB of RAM across the lineup boosts multitasking performance and Apple’s smart features. Charging speeds can be nearly doubled with MagSafe su…

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