By Aaron Strow
Since the release of the first iPhone all the way back in 2007, it has become apparent how big a role cellphones play in day-to-day life. People use them for a variety of reasons whether to call friends, play games or simply interact with others online. Though the market is only so large and companies like Apple constantly attempt to outcompete each other, as they offer annual releases of seemingly more innovative devices.
However, with each evolution, many find the iPhone shifting into not only an overly complicated purchase but also an increasingly pricey one. Specifically, the iPhone 17 Air is planned to shrink 2.3 millimeters less than the previous iPhone 16, and while this appears to only be a slight change, there may be significant consequences for the battery life and other technical aspects. Additionally, the recent need for an USB cord personally feels like an unnecessary change for American owners.
Moverover, the regular iPhone 17 is estimated to start at $799, and the Pro Max version is predicted to cost anywhere from $1,999-$1,399. Price increases like these are what freshman, Paul van Haetsdaele, said “[can be] overwhelming” ultimately “stopping some individuals from buying it”.
Nonetheless, I believe an elongated camera bar –which will be featured on the iPhone 17– could very much be a positive outcome, as it’ll allow for more detailed and sharper images, especially when zoomed in. Although feelings about this feature range from person to person and will differ depending on a person’s use of the phone for photography.
Ultimately, at its core the iPhone 17 is relatively similar to previous generations, so this leads a person to think, is the iPhone 17 really worth it? In my opinion, with the cost and how it barely varies from the old phone, no, it isn’t.
I feel that instead of just releasing a new phone every year, it could be more beneficial to the consumer if Apple took a couple of years to develop their phones. By doing this they would be able to add larger, more distinctive additions.
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