iOS 770: 2025 iPhones: Which Should You Buy? - iPhone 17 vs. Air vs. 17 Pro & Pro Max
Apple shook up its 2025 iPhone lineup and Mikah and Rosemary break down which model actually fits your life, budget, and hands! Plus, the under-the-radar launch day surprises that could change your pre-order strategy. 
Correction (September 23, 2025): Mikah Sargent describes Art of Fauna as an Apple Arcade game; that is incorrect. Art of Fauna is available for download in the App Store. 
iPhone 17 lineup explained: 17, 17 Pro, Pro Max, and Air 
iPhone preorder experiences, successes, and snags 
Choosing between iPhone 17, Air, and Pro: key differences and who should buy 
iPhone 17: colors, display, aluminum build, and dual cameras overview 
Who should skip the iPhone 17 for screen size or accessibility needs 
iPhone Air: larger, thinner, titanium, single camera, and new MagSafe battery 
Trade-offs of Air's lightweight design vs. camera features and battery life 
Pro and Pro Max: aluminum unibody, thermal improvements, and triple lenses 
Updated camera system, optical zoom, and thermal management in Pro models 
Carrier SIM slot impacts battery life on non-US iPhones 
Tips for iPhone declutter, storage management, and accessory costs 
Shortcuts Corner: iOS 26 Home app adaptive temperature and thermostat updates 
App Caps: Art of Fauna app and $15 JETech slim iPhone case recommendation 
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard 
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