"I've been using the new iPhone 17 Pro for the past couple of weeks. So far, I find it to be an excellent phone. I can recommend it for anyone who likes iPhones, although I almost never recommend people upgrade on an annual basis unless you've got deep pockets or a compelling reason to have the latest tech. Because of my work, I fit into that latter category."
"As it turned out, I didn't have to reach far into my pockets because I was able to trade in another phone and get a $1,100 credit, which paid for the new iPhone. Of course, such offers are never completely free. In addition to paying the sales tax, I'm required to keep the service active for 3 years or pay the remaining balance on that $1,100."
Apple releases a new iPhone annually, and the iPhone 17 Pro offers competent, incremental upgrades. The device feels excellent in daily use but does not feel dramatically different in size, weight, or software, running iOS 26 with the same apps. Trade-in promotions can make upgrades effectively free; one trade-in produced a $1,100 credit that covered the phone, though taxes apply and a three-year service requirement or repayment of the credit remains. Family-plan trade-ins can help reassign older devices. Carriers and retailers offer varying deals, but customers should scrutinize long-term contracts, higher-priced plans, and offer conditions.
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