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Should you upgrade to an iPhone 17 Pro from last year's model? I am - here's why

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Apple just launched its iPhone 17 Pro.

The new model includes some enticing upgrades.

I have had the 16 Pro for one year, and might trade it in.

While most people choose to wait several years before upgrading their iPhones, that's a bit more challenging for tech aficionados like myself. I really wanted to hold out on upgrading my daily driver, the iPhone 16 Pro, but after watching the launch event and learning about the newest iPhone 17 Pro release in specs, I am nearly convinced to make the upgrade.

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While the flashiest announcement from this week's product launch is the highly anticipated iPhone Air, the company's lightest and thinnest phone to date, the iPhone 17 Pro got some significant upgrades that make it one to watch. With a refreshed design, bold colors, and under-the-hood upgrades, it is one of the most capable iPhone models to date.

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