Instead of following the course it’s established the last few years, Apple has gone off script by ditching its Plus model and giving us a single iPhone base model. The iPhone 17 might look very similar to its predecessor, but there’s new upgrades that still make it the best iPhone for most people.

What makes the iPhone 17 still relevant is that it has some of the best color options in Apple’s lineup while still sporting the same $799 starting cost that makes it one of Apple's more attainable handsets. And while the hardware isn’t as impressive as what the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max have to offer, there’s still noteworthy additions that make the regular iPhone a worthwhile upgrade.

In my iPhone 17 hands-on review, I’ll detail all the big changes and how it has more of a value propositio

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