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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