"As a former iPhone 14 Pro Max user, I still felt like my three-year-old iPhone gave me everything I needed when I traded it in for an iPhone 17 Pro Max late last year. Sure, it still had a Lightning Port and didn't support Apple Intelligence, but I overcame those minor inconveniences by using a MagSafe charger and ChatGPT. Truth be told, the Apple Intelligence features haven't wowed me enough to justify spending $1,000 on a newer iPhone."
"Apple also refreshed its front-facing camera to 18 MP and added support for Center Stage, which automatically frames your selfies. This uses AI to expand the field of view, enabling the inclusion of more subjects. The selfie camera's sensor is also square, instead of having a 4:3 aspect ratio, allowing you to take selfies in either portrait or landscape mode without rotating your phone."
A three-year-old iPhone can meet many users' needs despite lacking Apple Intelligence and a Lightning port; users can mitigate those limitations with MagSafe chargers and ChatGPT. Apple Intelligence features currently fail to justify a roughly $1,000 upgrade for some users. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max deliver major camera improvements: 48MP main and telephoto sensors, up to 8x optical zoom, an 18MP front camera with Center Stage, square sensor for landscape selfies, and Dual Capture for simultaneous front and rear ultra-stabilized video. The A19 Pro chip and improved scratch resistance enhance performance and durability, making the upgrade worthwhile for families and creators.
Read at ZDNET
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