"I've been testing the iPhone 17 for the past week, and I can say that the addition of these two features has meaningfully improved the experience of using the base iPhone. The iPhone 17 feels faster, easier to use, and more convenient as a result of these upgrades. They're upgrades so obvious and essential that my only gripe is how long Apple waited to make them standard."
"And the most notable thing about the change is that the iPhone 17 finally has an always-on display. The feature works exactly the same as it does on the Pro phones, too. When you set the iPhone 17 down, the screen dims, showing a faint version of your wallpaper, widgets, clock, and notifications. The whole setup is customizable: you can turn it off, change the blur settings, or hide the wallpaper entirely for a cleaner black-and-white look."
"Being able to quickly glance at your phone for information is extremely handy and instantly makes the device a whole lot more useful. It was far easier to understand what notifications I had, and manage them on an ongoing basis, because I was able to regularly look over at the phone on my desk and see what had rolled in. I added a calendar widget to keep"
The iPhone 17 brings an always-on display and high-refresh-rate screen to the standard model, matching Pro-class display size, resolution, and specs. The always-on display shows a dimmed version of wallpaper, widgets, clock, and notifications, and offers customization including blur settings and a black-and-white option. These features enable quick glances for information, improving notification awareness and ongoing management. Performance and daily usability feel improved, with the device appearing faster, easier to use, and more convenient. The additions narrow the gap between standard and Pro models, addressing long-missed core features and changing the value proposition of the base iPhone.
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