The Newest Addition to Apple: The iPhone 17

Isabella Mayse, Staff Writer

October 8, 2025

Differences?

Apple is once again taking the stage and gaining a lot of attention. The talk of the release of the new iPhone has many people curious about the new upgrades and adaptations. Although Apple usually offers different versions of each iPhone, such as the ‘Pro’ and ‘Max’, they have updated the latest version to the ‘Air’. This is because it has a thinner and lighter structure, utilizing titanium. For many, this will be perfect because it is less expensive, yet it retains all the qualities of a pro or max model. Apple has advertised this as the most balanced choice among its products, thanks to its price and advanced features. Eric Zeman, an expert who had covered tech articles for 22 years, says,” It may not have the Air’s slim design or the Pro models’ chunky camera module. Still, the iPhone 17 strikes a good balance between size, weight, features, and usability.”

The Design

To start with the design, it appears similar to other iPhones, but upon closer inspection, people can appreciate the 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display. This can help with smoother animation and improved responsiveness. The build helps the newest iPhone with scratch resistance and durability.

Camera Quality

The camera is the most exciting part of the newest iPhone release. Apple has introduced a dual 48-megapixel camera featuring a primary wide lens and an improved ultra-wide lens. This allows more detail to shine through in photos and videos. The front camera also features a significant update, boasting an 18-megapixel sensor that captures finer information, resulting in sharper images. This can help FaceTime calls to seem more realistic and personal. Also, it is an excellent tool for individuals who use social media as a means of earning a living.

Performance and Power

The power and performance of the iPhone 17 include an A19 bionic chip, which supports everything from gaming to AI features. The bionic chip is said to make multitasking much easier and more efficient. Battery life is also affected by the power and performance aspects of this new iPhone. Apple claims to have all-day battery life, but many people are speculating whether there is truth behind this claim. This circles back to the convenience this new phone is promised to have, while noting that it can achieve up to a 50% charge in just 20 minutes. Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, stated in Apple’s newsroom, “iPhone 17 Pro is by far the most powerful iPhone we’ve ever made, with a stunning new design rebuilt from the inside out to maximize performance and deliver an enormous leap in battery life.”

Software Updates

The new IOS 26 software update also comes with this phone. The goal is to modernize this latest addition to Apple with system-wide design updates. Features like live translation and refined widgets make the new phone appear more advanced. This update incorporates a significant amount of artificial intelligence without compromising user privacy.

The Verdict

Although the 17 may not be the most advanced model of Apple’s, it seems to be the most practical. This phone is positioned as a sweet spot between being too high-tech and expensive, and being easy to use and low-cost. It is advertised as suitable for anyone, not just those with technical skills. Yet again, Apple is proving to be the number one for the best standard in iPhones.

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About the Contributor

Isabella Mayse, Staff Writer

Isabella Mayse is a Senior at Santiago High School, and her favorite subject is English. She loves to spend her time in the ocean or exploring new coffee shops. Although this is her first year in journalism, she hopes to improve and grow her creativity and writing skills. Isabella has many passions, one being writing. She started to realize her love for writing in earlier grades and continued to show interest throughout high school. Although this is Isabella’s last year in high school, she wanted to experience journalism to improve her writing skills. She is also very passionate about ocean life and runs a club to organize beach clean-ups. She plans to use her writing skills to advocate for unsafe beach environments. Isabella has worked at an ice cream shop for about a year now to gain work experience and to observe an efficient and successful business. She plans to major in business to utilize the skills she has already learned. When she isn’t at work or school, she can be seen at the beach or finding new music. In the future, Isabella hopes to get a business degree while also utilizing her writing skills in her career. She hopes to be a part of a big company and make a positive impact in whatever she is pursuing. You can contact her at [email protected]